Bill Nye hosts modernized Telethon in support of National Parks
The National Park Foundation and Mashable joined forces on #GivingTuesday for a Facebook Live "View-A-Thon"to benefit America’s national parks and educate audiences about the impact of climate change on the National Park System.
Science wiz and Find Your Park Centennial Ambassador Bill Nye hosted the modern take on the telethon, conducting demonstrations and taking questions during the live event. Along with Joshua Laird, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor, Nye brought to life tangible examples of the dangers of climate change and its effect on our national parks – including cultural and historic sites. Throughout each segment of the “View-a-thon,” Nye urged viewers to make a difference by donating and do their part in protecting our parks.
Over the course of 45 minutes, fans learned about some of our 413 national parks and how proof of rapid global warming can be seen in these remarkable places. From melting glaciers, to expanding wildfire and tornado seasons, to continuously rising sea levels, the proof of climate change can be seen in countless units across the National Park System.
That's why Nye and the National Park Foundation are urging everyone out there to get involved.
In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial this year, they are inviting all people to Find Your Park, or Encuentra Tu Parque as this bilingual public engagement movement is known. By finding a park you truly care about (and we should really care about all of them), you’ll understand why we must conserve the natural beauty and the cultural and historical significance of these places.
There has never been such a critical need for supporting our national parks. To ensure that our natural landscapes and national heritage remain preserved, relevant, and accessible for all people, a new generation of supporters will need to join the national park community. To help the official charity of America’s national parks, you can give to the National Park Foundation here.
