Club to mark 100th anniversary of U.S. national parks at luncheon Aug. 1

National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis will speak at a National Press Club luncheon Monday, Aug. 1.

He will discuss this year’s 100th anniversary of the nation's system of national parks and the agency’s focus on creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates. He will also outline the challenges in trying to operate and maintain the expanding park system during an era of fiscal restraint.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for National Press Club members and one guest, and $38 for non-members.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 202-662-7501.

Club members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon reception must RSVP separately [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put JARVIS in the subject line and email to [email protected] the day of the luncheon.