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Fireside Chat: Conservation Without Borders
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Fireside Chat: Conservation Without Borders

An intimate and powerful evening of conversation at the Benjamin Walls Gallery, bringing together global and local conservation icons under one roof. Join Kenyan Wildlife Ranger, Abraham Njenga, and CEO, Justin Heath, in dialogue with our panel of Appalachian heroes.

$295.00

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Friday, April 24th 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

An intimate and powerful evening of conversation at the Benjamin Walls Gallery, bringing together global and Appalachian conservation leadership under one roof.  Join Abraham Njenga, Wildlife Operations Manager, and Justin Heath, CEO of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in dialogue with Benjamin Walls and distinguished Western North Carolina conservation leaders, including: 

  • Dr. Carolyn Widner, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation 
  • Carl Silverstein, Executive Director, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy 
  • Jesse Pope, President & CEO, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation 

Through a moderated discussion, this cross-continental exchange will explore: 

  • Frontline wildlife protection in Kenya 
  • Community-based conservation models 
  • Appalachian land stewardship and public-private partnerships 
  • The urgent global effort to protect the Northern White Rhino from extinction 

$295.00 / ticket

INCLUDES: seated ticket to fireside-chat  /  champagne  /  curated wines by WALLS Wine Bar  /  heavy hors d’oeuvres

The conversation will be recorded and made available to virtual ticket holders, allowing supporters near and far to participate in this important dialogue.

In-Person & Virtual Attendance Available* (link to virtual attendance item) 

**Limited to 50 Guests**

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