Increasing Inclusivity on Public Lands: A Partner’s Role
This session is sponsored by the National Park Foundation.
Time: Monday, March 2, 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon J
Presented by:
Susan Newton, Consultant, University of Missouri – St. Louis
David Tomeo, Education Program Director, Alaska Geographic
Sierra McLane, Education Coordinator, Denali National Park and Preserve
Public lands belong to all of us. So why are some people visiting more than others? The new, cutting-edge research revealed in this session will illuminate barriers to visitation for land managers and partners. We’ll explore the groupings of barriers -- intra-barriers and inter-barriers -- and the difficulties both entail. Data will be shared on the benefits of diverse representation and how partners can be strong allies, with research findings applied to youth programs to identify successes and areas of improvement.
Target Audiences: Program Staff / Field Practitioners, Executive Directors / CEOs, Agency Management
Learning Level: Intermediate (201 / 301 level)