For nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, Food Network, Disney Channel, and Discovery Networks. Corwin is currently the creator, executive producer, and presenter of the groundbreaking television series Wildlife Nation, broadcasted on ABC. Wildlife Nation explores the remarkable story of North American conservation, highlighting heroes working to save endangered species and wilderness, while forging a strong bond between the audience and the natural resources they depend upon. The mission is to empower a diverse community with stories of environmental stewardship, conservation, and the plight of imperiled wildlife. Wildlife Nation is produced in partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, a leader and pioneer in wildlife conservation. Corwin’s television work has been awarded with multiple Emmys and the top broadcast industry awards. His very first TV series was the wildly successful Going Wild with Jeff Corwin on Disney Channel. His Animal Planet series the Jeff Corwin Experience was a global sensation. Corwin is also the creator and co-presenter of CNN's groundbreaking documentary Planet in Peril, hosted alongside Anderson Cooper and Sanjay Gupta. Corwin is Executive Producer and host of ABC's Ocean Treks, five seasons of powerful and compelling stories exploring journeys of culture, adventure, and nature around the globe. Corwin is an Executive Producer and Presenter for the giant screen film Expedition Chesapeake and the Narrator for David Attenborough’s powerful, cinematic documentary Galapagos, Natures Wonderland. During the Gulf oil spill, Corwin served as an environmental correspondent for both CBS and NBC News. In April 2020, Corwin created and executively produced the critically acclaimed TV series Alaska Animal Rescue for Nat Geo Wild, now on Disney Plus. 

Beyond television, Corwin’s acclaimed NBC documentary and book, 100 Heartbeats, engaged both the readers and broadcast audience in the 21st Century plight of endangered species. Corwin is also the author of 10 books on wildlife and nature, including Living on the Edge, Amazing Relationships in the Nature World. Corwin is a leader in conservation, recognized through his work as a television host, producer, journalist, author, explorer, and wildlife biologist. Corwin's education includes Bachelor of Science Degrees in Anthropology and Biology from Bridgewater State University and a Master of Wildlife and Fisheries of Conservation from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Corwin is the recipient of numerous Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Education and Environmental Science. His lifelong global exploration, academic training, and partnerships with top scientists allow Corwin exclusive access to the compelling stories from the battlefront of conservation. Corwin’s love for adventure and discovery has fueled his life-long career. He has been striving to change the world one species at a time and leave a vital legacy for future generations. 

"We cannot protect what we do not cherish,
and we will not cherish what we do not know..."
- Jeff Corwin

Click here to find out more about Jeff Corwin

Lecture date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The Bookworm will be selling Jeff Corwin's paperback early reader book called "Your Backyard is Wild" for $5.50 in the lobby after the lecture.

ATTEND IN PERSON

• Consider how you feel that morning. Please stay home if you do not feel well.

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PARKING REMINDER

For safety purposes, St. Andrews has reserved a block of parking spaces for its' preschool. In the picture below, the red highlighted area is for preschool parking only. Town Hall will not be able to park or drive through that section. The yellow highlighted areas are the parking lot entrances/exits for Town Hall members. Please park in designated parking spots and refrain from parking along the curbs inside the parking lot as it is dangerous for cars to maneuver.