September Events at National Parks Store

Documentary Series | Life on Our Planet, Episode 1: The Rules of Life. Wednesday, September 2, ​11 AM. The National Parks Store. Get ready to travel back in time with the 2023 nature documentary series Life on Our Planet, which takes viewers on an epic journey through four billion years of life on Earth, exploring how species emerged, evolved, and survived dramatic periods of change and extinction.In “The Rules of Life,” learn about the origins of life and the basic principles of evolution—such as natural selection, adaptation, and competition—through examples from both prehistoric and modern animals. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 42 minutes. English with closed captioning.  No registration required.Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals. Learn more →

Documentary Series | Our Oceans, Episode 1: Pacific Ocean

Saturday, September 5, 11 AM, The National Parks Store. Dive in with the 2024 documentary series Our Oceans, which takes viewers on a breathtaking journey beneath the waves to explore the remarkable wildlife and ecosystems found across all five of Earth’s oceans.  In episode one, explore the world’s largest ocean, the Pacific, where powerful currents sustain vibrant ecosystems and extraordinary marine life, from coral reefs to whales and dolphins.Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 62 minutes. English with closed captioning. Free. No registration required. Space limited to 60 individuals.
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Documentary Series | Life on Our Planet, Episode 2: The First Frontier

Wednesday, September 9, 11 AM, The National Parks Store.
Experience episode two of Life on Our Planet, narrated by Morgan Freeman. Follow life from Earth’s earliest oceans through the Cambrian explosion and the rise of jawed vertebrates, while showing how mass extinctions reshaped life in the seas. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 54 minutes. English with closed captioning.Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.

Documentary Series | Our Oceans, Episode 2: Indian Ocean

Wednesday, September 12, 11 AM, The National Parks Store. Join us for episode two of Our Oceans, and journey deep below the sea’s surface to the vibrant marine world. Discover how the diverse creatures of the tropical Indian Ocean use remarkable strategies to find food, raise their young, and survive in a rapidly changing environment.Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 60 minutes. English with closed captioning.Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.

Documentary Series Screening | Life on Our Planet, Episode 3: Invaders of the Land

Wednesday, September 16, 11 AM. The National Parks Store
Enjoy episode three of Life on Our Planet, an extraordinary nature documentary traversing four billion years of life on Earth. Explore how plants and animals first colonized land, the evolution of reptiles and early mammal relatives, and the catastrophic Permian mass extinction that nearly ended life on Earth. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 56 minutes. English with closed captioning.Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.

Documentary Series | Our Oceans, Episode 3: Atlantic Ocean

Saturday, September 19, 11 AM, The National Parks Store. Follow fish and marine mammals through the unpredictable Atlantic as they navigate powerful predators, changing conditions, and the growing impacts of a warming climate. ​​Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 62 minutes. English with closed captioning. Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.

Author Talk & Book Signing | Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History, with Caroline Tracey

Wednesday, September 19
11 AM
The National Parks Store
Join us for an engaging conversation with Tucson-based writer Caroline Tracey as she discusses her acclaimed book Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History with journalist Rachel Glickhouse. Connect with the author and get a book signed after the talk.
Author Talk & Book Signing | Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History with Caroline Tracey

An unforgettable coming-of-age story and an exquisite work of nature writing, Salt Lakes explores the remarkable ecology of the world’s salt lakes and the growing threats they face from climate change and water diversion. Drawing on travels across the American West, Mexico, Argentina, and Kazakhstan, Tracey examines what the loss of these unique landscapes means for wildlife, surrounding communities, and our shared future.  Along the way, she reflects on her own search for identity and belonging, weaving together science, conservation, and her own queer love story.Registration required. Space is limited to 60 individuals. Books available for purchase. Register now →

Documentary Series | Life on Our Planet, Episode 4: In Cold Blood

Wednesday, September 23
11 AM
The National Parks Store
Documentary Series | Life on Our Planet, Episode 4: “In Cold Blood”
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Examine how reptiles recovered after the Permian extinction, diversified across land and sea, and ultimately paved the way for the first dinosaurs. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 55 minutes. English with closed captioning. No registration required. Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.

Documentary Series | Our Oceans, Episode 4: Arctic Ocean

Saturday, September 26
11 AM
The National Parks Store
Journey into the rapidly warming Arctic, where melting sea ice is transforming the landscape and forcing wildlife to adapt to new challenges. Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 63 minutes. English with closed captioning. Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.

Documentary Series | Life on Our Planet, Episode 5: In the Shadow of Giants

Saturday, September 30
11 AM
The National Parks Store
Witness the age of the dinosaurs and learn about the evolution of giant species, flowering plants, feathers, and the increasingly complex ecosystems of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 50 minutes. English with closed captioning. Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals.