Park Ranger Speaker Series

The Interior Library is proud to present a series of programs on the background and history of sites of interest in the Washington, D.C. region and around the country, as well as subjects highlighting the history of the United States. The onehour programs, presented by National Park Service Rangers, are presented virtually via webinar.

To register for a future Park Ranger Speaker Series program, please use our Park Ranger Speaker Series registration form. If the registration form does not work at your location, you may use the Library's contact form. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Interior Library by e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-5815.

Webinar recordings of recently completed Park Ranger Speaker Series programs are available upon request. Please contact the Interior Library by phone at (202) 208-5815, e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or via the Library's comment form for more information.
 

Upcoming Programs

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Restoration and Enhancement Program at Padre Island National Seashore
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Restoration and Enhancement Program at Padre Island National Seashore is a multi-agency effort to save the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtle from extinction. Restoration activities for Kemp’s Ridleys began in Texas in 1978, as part of the multi-agency, bi-national program. Part of this species recovery effort included an attempt to increase nesting of this native species at Padre Island and form a secondary nesting colony there, as a safeguard against extinction. Please join Donna Shaver, the Chief of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery for the National Park Service at Padre Island National Seashore, for a look at the systematic efforts to locate, document, and protect nesting Kemp’s Ridley turtles.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.
 

The Big Bend of Texas: A Land of Borders and Discovery
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

Located in one of the most remote corners of the United States, the Big Bend of Texas has always been relatively unknown among our large western parks. In recent years, however, Big Bend National Park has been discovered. Over half a million visitors a year now make the journey to the mountains, deserts and river canyons of far West Texas. For many, a visit to Big Bend is the beginning of a long-term relationship with this unique national park. Take a break from the cold winter blues and head to the sunshine of the Chihuahuan Desert with Big Bend National Park Ranger Tom VandenBerg to discover the lure of this special place.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.

 

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