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

NOTE from Coastal Prairie Chapter, TMN:  An astronaut in Dr. Lindgren’s position is pulled in so many critical directions beyond his immediate control. Many lives depend upon his work. He will be present with us some day, when everything aligns perfectly, and it will be our great honor to receive him. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Lindgren and to those in our Chapter who reached out to him.

Presented by Dr. Kjell N. Lindgren
Thursday, September 5 2024 7:00 – 8:30pm
Social Hour 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Rosenberg Civic Center

Please join us at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471, on Thursday September 5, 2024, for our monthly program entitled “Seeing the Natural World from Space and How It Inspired Me to Become a Texas Master Naturalist”.

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).

In-Person Meeting: Texas Master Naturalist – Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. This program will be held in-person at the Rosenberg Civic Center. During our social hour from 6:00-7:00 pm, light refreshments will be available. To reduce plastic waste, please bring your own refillable water bottle or cup. Water will be available.

Zoom Attendance: You may also attend by Zoom. Use the link below to register in advance for Zoom attendance.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscO-pqz4vHdBIyOlgTEv4ZgUJU6dcl3aR
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.

Please join us either in person or by Zoom for a great presentation!