Emily Porter and Silvana Oderisi

Emily Porter is the manager of Early Childhood and Family Learning Experiences at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, where she creates authentic opportunities for children, caregivers and families to experience the wonders of science and the natural world. Silvana Oderisi is the Nature Play Early Learning Program Specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, where she develops and facilitates nature play programming and resources for children and families.