Lecture: Shenandoah National Park— Natural History Highlights

Lecture: Shenandoah National Park— Natural History Highlights

If a visit to Shenandoah National Park is on your list of future travel destinations, this preview of its many attractions may further whet your appetite. Join AARP Virginia and attendees from across the U.S. for a free virtual event on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. CT | 11:30 a.m. MT | 10:30 a.m. PT - AARP membership not required.

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These ancient mountains harbor many secrets, encompassing geology, diverse native forests, wildlife, and a rich human history. Naturalist Keith Tomlinson covers the big picture, from geological origins to present-day conservation efforts, providing an intimate appreciation for the unique natural history of the park.

Keith Tomlinson managed Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia from 1998 to 2020 before his retirement. He worked as an interpretive naturalist and natural resource manager over forty years and studied wilderness areas and botanical gardens in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Australia, the Americas, and Europe. He is the author of numerous technical and popular articles on the conservation of plant diversity, public gardens, and environmental education.

Join AARP Virginia for engaging, free lectures by national experts offered by the Lifelong Learning Institute at Virginia Tech. LLI at VT provides intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older in the New River Valley and beyond. AARP Virginia is excited to collaborate with them to provide a sampling of their Fall offerings to AARP members!