This class will examine the genesis of the National Parks in America, discuss some of the most influential thinkers related to conservation and preservation, evaluate the current state of and identify threats to the Parks, and discuss how future generations may or may not embrace National Parks. Ryan Sharp will be the course instructor. He is an assistant professor at Kansas State University where he teaches and conducts research on parks and protected area management.

This class will additionally be led, Wednesday, Feb.  22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 Please see the Osher registration form, located at the Hospitality Desk or online at www.osher.ku.edu, for a complete listing of classes. For more information call UFM at (785) 539-8763.