Park Ranger Speaker Series

Due to a lapse in appropriated funding, the Department of the Interior Library is closed and all scheduled events are cancelled. Operations will resume once funding has been restored.

 

The Interior Library is proud to present a series of programs on the background and history of sites of interest in the Washington, D.C. region and around the country. Programs highlighting the history of the United States are also offered. The one-hour programs, presented by National Park Service Rangers, are presented virtually via webinar.

To register for a future Park Ranger Speaker Series program, please use our Park Ranger Speaker Series registration form. If the registration form does not work at your location, you may use the Library's contact form. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Interior Library by e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-5815.

Webinar recordings of recently completed Park Ranger Speaker Series programs are available upon request. Please contact the Interior Library by phone at (202) 208-5815, e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or via the Library's comment form for more information.
 

Upcoming Programs

Lava Beds National Monument
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

Located in Northern California near the Oregon border, Lava Beds National Monument’s landscape has been shaped by 500,000 years of volcanic activity. It contains the highest concentration of lava tubes in North America. The homeland of the Modoc people for tens of thousands of years, the site was also part of the 1872 and 1873 Modoc War. Petroglyph point features one of the largest petroglyph panels in North America. Please join Park Superintendent Chris Mengel as he explores the fascinating story of Lava Beds National Monument as it celebrates its 100th anniversary in the Park Service.  

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.
 

Assateague Island National Seashore
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

Assateague Island National Seashore serves as an escape where visitors can come to relax, recreate and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. Located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, it recently celebrated its 60th birthday as a Park Service site on September 21st. However, this 37-mile-long barrier island's popularity and use began long before becoming a National Seashore.  Join Rangers Heather McDaniel and Lindsay Ries as they explore the successes and failures of villages, resort towns and hunt clubs that preceded federal acquisition.  

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.

 

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