SPEAKERS GUIDE

Dr. Peter Dratch

Biologist
National Park Service

1201 Oak Ridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Tel: (970) 225-3596
Tel 2: (970) 377-1819
peter_dratch@ns.gov

Dr. Peter Dratch manages the endangered species program for the National Park Service. He is involved in restoration projects on plants and animals from the Florida panther in the Everglades to the silversword in at Haleakala in Hawaii. Previously while working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, he analyzed evidence in crimes involving wildlife and testified in courts across the United States. He has lectured on the Jewish and ethical issues raised by conservation challenges and has taught conservation biology to students of all ages.

Topics on which qualified to speak:

• Ethical / Halakhic Perspective
• The Jewish Festival Cycle and Ecology
• Ecology and Natural History
• Law vs. Ethics in Protecting Endangered Species

Types of Presentations available for:

• Scholar-in-residence for congregations
• Scholar-in-residence for campus
• Jewish outdoor education programs for youth
• Jewish outdoor education programs for adults
• Synagogue speaker / sermon
• Campus speaker
• Conference speaker