Ian Brickey, ian.brickey@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Tuesday May 17, a group of youth environmental leaders will be joined by officials from the Biden Administration for a day of outdoor activity in Washington’s Rock Creek Park to call for greater youth access to nature. The event, which includes hikes and a listening session with decision-makers from the Biden Administration, is the highlight of OAK Week 2022, a week of advocacy in support of eliminating the nature equity gap, sponsored by the Outdoors Alliance for Kids.
Members of the media are welcome to attend the listening session and encouraged to participate in the hike.
What: OAK Week 2022, America the Beautiful: Connecting Youth with Public Lands & Waters Hike and Listening Session
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Rock Creek Park - Picnic Grove 13 Pavilion, Washington, D.C.
Who (Invited Guests):
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Dr. Homer Wilkes, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Matt Strickler, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Meryl Harrell, Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Dr. Letise LaFeir, Senior Advisor, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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George McDonald, Chief of Youth Programs Division, National Park Service
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.