Philadelphia Speaker Series - Making Waves

Join NPCA for this free event and learn about current and future efforts to protect and promote our oceans, bays and rivers.

Waterways give life to America’s national parks and the communities that surround them. Ten percent of our coastline and thousands of miles of rivers are managed by the National Park Service. Yet many waterways are in jeopardy.

Come out to this free speaker series sponsored by Nature Valley and learn what NPCA is doing to promote clean, abundant water.

WHAT: Philadelphia Speaker Series – Making Waves: Protecting National Parks and their Waterways

WHEN: Wednesday, May 30; reception begins at 6:30 p.m., program follows at 7 p.m.

SPEAKERS:

  • Alan Spears, Cultural Resources Director
  • Sarah Gaines Barmeyer, Senior Managing Director of Conservation Programs
  • Amanda John, Pennsylvania and Delaware Program Manager
calendary icon Date May 30, 2018
  • Time:
    6:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location:
    United by Blue, 205 Race St., Old City, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Cost:
    FREE
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