MORRISTOWN — The Mayo Performing Arts Center will present National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, who will present the lecture, "Witnessing Change: A Call for Action," on Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. This is a free event (four ticket limit per person), made possible by BASF Corporation.
Best known for his photographs of wildlife, particularly endangered species, Sartore is a favorite among National Geographic presenters. His presentations blend humor with powerful conservation messages and award-wining photography. In his presentation, "Witnessing Change: A Call for Action," he addresses sustainability in terms of the value of wildlife, and sounds a warning bell and a call for change.
Sartore's March 2000 National Geographic cover story on Bolivia's Madidi National Park helped convince the Bolivian government to abandon its plans to build a dam that would have submerged a large portion of pristine forest. Closer to home, he has covered hot button issues such as Alaska's North Slope, where big oil, wild creatures and native populations collide in the largest remaining U.S. wilderness.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St., Morristown. For tickets or more information call the box office at 973-539-8008 or visit mayoarts.org.