MORRISTOWN, NJ — Residents of Morristown now have the opportunity to reserve free tickets to The Planet in Our Hands, a special event featuring renowned National Geographic photographer and environmental storyteller Mattias Klum. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
Thanks to a generous grant from BASF, tickets are free to the public. However, reservations are required in advance.
Community members can reserve their seats by calling the MPAC box office at 973-539-8008 or visiting mayoarts.org. Each person can reserve up to four tickets, and all tickets must be picked up no later than 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23.
The evening promises a captivating presentation from Klum, who is known for combining breathtaking photography with gripping personal stories from his global adventures. According to event organizers, his talk will include “images and heart-stopping tales of facing down an Asiatic lion, embedding with a tribe of meerkats, stalking deadly vipers, and nearly getting burned alive atop a hot air balloon over a dense Amazon jungle.”
Klum’s unique storytelling blends beauty, humor, and urgency to deliver a powerful message about Earth’s fragile ecosystems. His work offers insight into the planet’s complexity and reminds audiences why it is so important to protect the natural world. His engaging style and rare footage have earned him a devoted following around the world.
