Location: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 111 Bear Street in Banff

Join Jim Thorsell, former Banff park ranger, as he talks about his commitment to conservation and his 20 years with the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Thorsell's passion for backcountry travel has led to field missions in 800-plus protected areas in 90 countries. 

He'll talk about his work around the world and closer to home.