National Geographic Events

National Geographic Live Student Matinees offer Seattle-area students entertaining and visually spectacular presentations by leading explorers, scientists, filmmakers, and photographers.

In the season opener on January 14th and 15th, marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala shares what he’s learned from his many expeditions to the planet’s most remote and unspoiled ocean environments. February 26–27 polar explorer Børge Ousland offers dramatic stories of journeys in the Arctic and Antarctic. Next, on March 19, mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner tells the story of her history-making climb to the summit of K2. Photographer Tim Laman and ornithologist Ed Scholes recount their adventures in the rain forests of New Guinea in search of the elusive birds of paradise in their April 30 student matinee. The season closes May 21 and 22 with archaeologist William Saturno reporting on a major Maya discovery in Guatemala.

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What teachers are saying about Nat Geo Live Student Matinees:

“Our school comes to National Geographic Live every year. It’s always a hit with our students. It’s nice when the subject coincides with something we’re studying in school but I feel like our priority when coming to these events is opening up our students’ eyes to unusual and wonderful experiences in the world.”

“This was the best event our students have ever attended. The presenters were successful at retaining the audience’s attention and keeping everyone engaged. Many of the pictures and details created discussions after the lecture. Thanks so much for the opportunity!”

“I am ever grateful to National Geographic for this enrichment of my students’ lives.”

“The event was wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better message. The students enjoyed it and not one said it was boring. The most impressive information that they got out of the lecture was that you can be successful even if you don’t start out that way.”

“Thank you for the quality of program you deliver. I appreciate the opportunity to attend and would love to
continue to bring students to NG Live presentations in the future. Only good things can come out of students having this opportunity. Thank you again.”

Bus support generously provided by Dr. Dori McLennan