Our National Parks with Dr. Richard Benfield
April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Our National Parks
Thursday, April 10 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Dr. Richard Benfield will draw upon his ten years of teaching about National Parks and World Heritage Sites, his four years working in Banff National Park for Parks Canada, and his latest research projects on conservation and protection of large feline predators in the World’s National Parks to create an immersive experience for all participants.
“National parks represent our best ideals—truly American, democratic, and a reflection of us at our finest, not our worst” – Wallace Stegner,1983
About the Speaker: Dr. Richard Benfield is an Emeritus Professor of Geography at Central Connecticut State University, where he served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography for 25 years. An author of two best-selling books and a nationally and internationally acclaimed speaker, Dr. Benfield has dedicated a quarter of a century to writing and speaking about America’s and international national parks. His travels to over 135 countries provide first-hand experiences of the world’s wonders, including cathedrals, wildlife (with a special affection for Snow Leopards, wolves, and gorillas), and even hidden gems in London that most tourists never discover.
Registration is required. Please RSVP below or email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
Our National Parks
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