Presentation: Berkshire National Park for People, Biodiversity, and Climate, August 31

Michael Kellett, executive director of RESTORE: The North Woods, will talk about a proposal to create 100 new national parks across America — including ten in New England. The science is clear: we need natural and near-natural areas to stabilize climate, prevent massive biodiversity loss, and benefit public health and well-being. Yet, less than 4% of New England meets this protection standard. Can we address this gap? Yes! National parks have provided this protection since the designation of Yellowstone in 1872 as the world’s first national park. A campaign to designate a new generation of national parks offers a positive way to highlight important places, connect the public to our natural heritage, and enact strong legislative measures to provide permanent protection. At Bascom Lodge, Mount Greylock State Reservation, Adams, Mass, August 31, 2025, 5:30 pm, free.