Lewisville Talks – City Speaker Series:
Chad Pregracke, “Environmental Stewardship and the Power of Community-Driven Action”
June 4, 7:30 p.m.
Reserve Free Tickets
The City of Lewisville’s Lewisville Talks series welcomes Chad Pregracke, 2013 CNN Hero of the Year and founder of Living Lands & Waters, for an inspiring conversation on environmental stewardship and the impact of community-driven action.
Chad Pregracke is proof one person can make a difference. Best known for starting out as a young man in East Moline, Illinois wanting a cleaner waterway, Chad has become the champion for the Mississippi River. Growing up on its banks, he worked as a commercial shell diver during his early years, experiencing the river from the bottom up. Sometimes spending 10 hours a day in the depths and current of the pitch black waters, he crawled nearly 150 miles of the river bottom over six years. Chad saw its beauty and was frustrated by the neglect.
At the age of 17, he decided to clean it up. Twenty-eight years later, Chad and his Living Lands & Waters crew have organized and led over 1400 community cleanups on 33 rivers in 23 states and removed over 14 million pounds of garbage. Chad had an idea that evolved into a movement that has helped to restore one of America’s greatest icons, the Mississippi River.
Chad’s story is one of determination, leadership, and the power of individuals to create meaningful change. With humor, energy, and passion, he shares a message that encourages audiences to think big, take action, and work together to make a difference.
This event is part of the Lewisville Talks series, which brings engaging speakers and thought-provoking conversations to the community. This event is free to attend, but ticket reservations are encouraged at lewisvillegrand.com/tix.
Before the event, attendees are invited to learn about local organizations making an impact on the environment, including Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA), Lewisville 2035, and Keep Lewisville Beautiful.
Link to reserve free tickets.
The Grand is Lewisville's home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.
To reach The Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. Please be aware that there is heavy road construction at the Main Street interchange with 35E that will cause delays.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.
