Environmental Activism

National parks have a primary commitment to protect and preserve the environment. Tune in to learn more about initiatives that have been undertaken by the National Parks Service to ensure natural resource conservation.

13 Episodes

Climate Change
7/5/2013
3:17
An informative video giving a simplistic description of climate change, and posing questions as to how climate change will effect the Grant Teton National Park in the future.
Aaron Lubeck on How We Are (And Are Not) Adaptively Reusing Whole Cities
3/14/2013
11:58
Aaron Lubeck, author of Green Restorations, discusses his presentation entitled, “How We Are –and Are Not– Adaptively Reusing Cities in America.”
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Urban Ecology and Green Design with Tom Jones
3/14/2013
15:17
The West Ward Urban Ecology Project and the Green Design Laboratory are discussed by urban conservator Tom Jones.
Video - Insider's Look - Environmental Education at Grand Canyon
3/14/2013
7:16
Grand Canyon NP: Environmental park ranger Andy Pearce shares information about the environmental education program at the park. He discusses in-park education services, on-site (e.g. at a school) services, and distance learning opportunities.
Video - Insider's Look - Recycling Program at the Grand Canyon Village Post Office
3/14/2013
6:20
Grand Canyon NP: Ever wonder how the recycling program at the Grand Canyon Village Post Office came to be? This video will take you through the journey starting with a letter written by an employee and ending with a wonderful recycling program.
Audio - Insider's Look - Interview with Park Climate Change Coordinator Kathryn Parker
3/14/2013
3:55
Climate change coordinator Kathryn Parker discusses the park’s initiative to become more carbon friendly.
An Underground Answer to Greenhouse Gasses
3/14/2013
5:36
Natural Laboratory: Listen in to find out how soil is being restored to promote the growth of grass near Point Reyes National Seashore.
Sustainability at Point Reyes National Seashore
3/14/2013
5:22
Natural Laboratory: What is being done at Point Reyes National Seashore to make it more sustainable? Tune in to find out.
Lesson in Sustainability
3/14/2013
1:50
Denali NP & PRES: Follow along as a park ranger shows a group of young visitors how sustainable features at the Eielson Visitor Center can teach them about their relationship to the landscape.
Video - Insider's Look at the Dedication of Photovoltaic System - May 18, 2009
3/14/2013
6:56
Grand Canyon NP: Join several speakers who show their enthusiasm for and discuss the benefits of a solar energy system donated to Grand Canyon National Park by the Arizona Public Service.

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Environmental Activism

13 Episodes

Climate Change

Aaron Lubeck on How We Are (And Are Not) Adaptively Reusing Whole Cities

Urban Ecology and Green Design with Tom Jones

Video - Insider's Look - Environmental Education at Grand Canyon

Video - Insider's Look - Recycling Program at the Grand Canyon Village Post Office

Audio - Insider's Look - Interview with Park Climate Change Coordinator Kathryn Parker

An Underground Answer to Greenhouse Gasses

Sustainability at Point Reyes National Seashore

Lesson in Sustainability

Video - Insider's Look at the Dedication of Photovoltaic System - May 18, 2009