About This Event
Can a motorcycle save a snow leopard? Join us for a special presentation of the award-winning documentary film A Rally for Rangers to find out. Featuring stunning cinematography and locations like Mongolia, Nepal, and Patagonia, the film chronicles the work of park rangers protecting endangered species, as well as the compelling story of Rally for Rangers, an adventure-philanthropy project bringing new motorcycles to rangers across the globe to aid in their anti-poaching efforts. Former NPS park ranger and Associate Director Tom Medema - co-founder Rally for Rangers and co-producer of the film - will host the screening and following Q&A. Runtime: 54 minutes. 2022.
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About This Event
Can a motorcycle save a snow leopard? Join us for a special presentation of the award-winning documentary film A Rally for Rangers to find out. Featuring stunning cinematography and locations like Mongolia, Nepal, and Patagonia, the film chronicles the work of park rangers protecting endangered species, as well as the compelling story of Rally for Rangers, an adventure-philanthropy project bringing new motorcycles to rangers across the globe to aid in their anti-poaching efforts. Former NPS park ranger and Associate Director Tom Medema - co-founder Rally for Rangers and co-producer of the film - will host the screening and following Q&A. Runtime: 54 minutes. 2022.
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Learn More About the Life and Career of Tom Medema
2024 Edward B. Danson Award winner, nationally recognized leader, and lifelong public lands advocate Tom Medema had a storied career at the National Park Service (NPS) for more than three decades.
At parks across the country, Medema championed interpretive, educational, collaborative, and volunteer programs so that people of all backgrounds can enjoy America’s public lands. After retiring from federal service, he continues to advocate for, and support, conservation efforts within the United States and abroad.
He has also received the Department of the Interior Distinguished Service Award, the NPS Sequoia Award, and the President’s Award from the National Association for Interpretation.
Western National Parks had the privilege of interviewing Medema about his life, work, what winning the Edward B. Danson Award meant to him, and what’s next. Read more on WNP's blog.