WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and senior Department of the Interior officials will join mayors in different cities tomorrow and over the weekend to launch a nationwide effort in 50 U.S. cities to inspire millions of young adults to play, learn, serve and work in the great outdoors.
Part of the Department of the Interior's ambitious youth initiative to create the next generation of leaders and outdoor stewards, the launch comes on the heels of today's $5 million commitment from American Express to help the Department reach its goal of one million volunteers on public lands annually.
EVENT – Miami, Florida
Who:Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior Tomás Regalado, Mayor of Miami Sheryl Woods, President & CEO, YMCA of South Florida
Where: Dinner Key Marina 3400 Pan American Dr Miami, FL 33133
When: Friday, March 13, 2015 12:00 p.m. – Announcement followed by interactive learning exercise with students
Media: Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP HERE by Friday, March 13, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
EVENT – Atlanta, Georgia
Who: Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta Lauren Koontz, Chief Development Officer, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site 450 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30312
When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 11:00 a.m. – Announcement followed by service project
Media: Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP HERE by Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
EVENT – Boston, Massachusetts
Who: Jonathan B. Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service Martin Walsh, Mayor of Boston Wendy Zinn, Vice President, YMCA of Greater Boston
Where: Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion
When: Friday, March 13, 2015 11:00 a.m. – Announcement followed by service project
EVENT – St. Louis, Missouri
Who: Peggy O'Dell, Deputy Director of the National Park Service, Francis Slay, Mayor of St. Louis, Tim Helm, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater St. Louis
Where: Forest Park, The Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center Address: 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63112
When: Friday, March 13, 2015 1:00 p.m. – Announcement followed by service project
EVENT – Denver, Colorado
Who: Kris Sarri, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Department of the Interior Michael B. Hancock, Mayor of Denver Jim Hiner, President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
Where: Commons Park / 19th Street Bridge 2201 15th Street Denver, CO 80202
When: Saturday, March 14, 2015
EVENT – Twin Cities, Minnesota
Who: Steve Ellis, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management Betsy Hodges, Mayor of Minneapolis Kristin Beckmann, Deputy Mayor of St. Paul Todd Tibbits, Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
Where: Harriet Island Regional Park Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion St. Paul, MN 55107
When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 11:00 a.m. – Announcement followed by service project
Source: Department of Interior
