Chapter Program

“Seeing the Natural World from Space and How It Inspired Me to Become a Texas Master Naturalist”

September 2024 Program Description

Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to soar among the stars and reconnect with the wonders of our planet through the eyes of a true space pioneer. Join Kjell N. Lindgren, A Texas Master Naturalist, as he shares his awe-inspiring experiences from his journey to the heights of space. Commander Lindgren will reveal how this unique perspective transformed his understanding of the natural world, and ignited a profound passion for environmental stewardship.

About Our Presenter

Dr. Kjell N. Lindgren was selected by NASA in 2009. Growing up in an Air Force family, he spent most of his childhood abroad and returned to the U.S. to complete his education with an undergraduate degree from the U.S. Airforce Academy and a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Colorado. He is residency trained in both emergency and aerospace medicine. He joined NASA as a flight surgeon in 2007 and served as the Deputy Crew Surgeon for STS-130 and Expedition 24. He was selected as an astronaut in June 2009 as one of 14 members of the 20th NASA astronaut class. In 2015, Dr. Lindgren flew on Expedition 44/45 and logged 141 days in space. He participated in two spacewalks and in more than a hundred different scientific experiments. Dr. Lindgren served as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission. Crew-4 launched on Apr. 27, 2022 to the International Space Station joining Expedition 67 for an additional 170 days on orbit, returning home on Oct. 14, 2022. Dr. Lindgren has spent a cumulative total of 311 days in space. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD). (Intro from Nasa.gov).

Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public.  This program will be held in-person at the Rosenberg Civic Center, , 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Please plan to arrive at 6:00 pm for refreshments and social time. The program starts at 7pm.

Click here for Zoom Registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Texas Master Naturalist program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.