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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T130000
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SUMMARY:Nick Zentner Pop-up Geology
DESCRIPTION:XLentCOOL happenings…\, a Rockstar \, geologist\, Nick Zentner\, Nick on the Rocks | PBS\, Science Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Central Washington University\, has announced a Pop-Up Geology program at 1pm on Sunday March 1st at Dry Falls Visitor Center. Folks are encouraged to bring a folding chair to enjoy a short lecture about Ice Age Flood Geology and learn about the unique features found at Dry Falls Heritage Area! \nOr watch it on YouTube – Pop-Up Geology this Sunday\, March 1\, 2026 at 1:00 pm! – YouTube \nThe last time Nick Zentner did a Pop-Up Geology event was on Sunday December 31st\, 2023 (New Year’s Eve). With only 48 hours’ notice\, we spontaneously had over 80 people arrive and enjoy the afternoon!  Some folks traveled as far as Portland\, OR for a chance to see Nick in person. Nick on the Rocks | Dry Falls | Season 1 | Episode 6 | PBS \nThe Dry Falls Visitor Center will be OPEN for the day. Interpretive Staff will be available for questions and information. We have been busy packing to move for the BIG renovation/rehabilitation project\, starting this Spring 2026. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iafi.org/event/nick-zentner-pop-up-geology/
LOCATION:Dry Falls Visitor Center\, 35661 HWY 17 North\, Coulee City\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Entertainment,Grand Coulee,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA State Parks%2C Dry Falls Visitor Center":MAILTO:David.McWalter@parks.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260217T212735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221425Z
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SUMMARY:Puget Lobe Lecture: Getting a Feel for Ice Sheet Hydrology and Channeled Scabland Geomorphology
DESCRIPTION:            Dr. Joel Gombiner\nJoel Gombiner\, Washington Geological Survey\, “Getting a feel for ice sheet hydrology + Channeled Scabland geomorphology” \nThis presentation connects modern observations of ice sheet hydrology\, the geomorphology of the Channeled Scabland\, and recent publications on Washington’s Ice Age floods. The presentation consists of three parts: (1) an explanation of a new lidar-based\, semi-realistic oblique visualization and interpretive poster of Dry Falls (released 2025 by WGS); (2) an intuitive overview of ice sheet hydrology with visits to Greenland\, Iceland\, and Antarctica; (3) an update on recent Channeled Scabland science including evidence for subglacial tunnel channel floods from the Okanogan lobe and refined estimates of Missoula flood magnitudes.  \nThe in-person meeting will be held at Bellevue College T building Room 118 on Monday\, March 2\, 2026 at 7:00 PM.\nThe live presentation will also be available on Zoom. Click this link shortly before the meeting begins: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82985244730
URL:https://iafi.org/event/puget-lobe-lecture-the-bonneville-flood-the-other-flood/
LOCATION:Bellevue College Building T Room 117\, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Puget Lobe
ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Lobe Chapter":MAILTO:pugetlobe@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260214T014239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T040802Z
UID:41681-1772563500-1772568000@iafi.org
SUMMARY:The Missoula Floods and the SVRP Aquifer
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Lewis chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will host a free Zoom lecture exploring the dramatic creation of the Spokane Valley – Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer! As part of our 2026 public lecture series exploring key features along the path of the Missoula Floods\, we’ll investigate the vast and vital groundwater system that continues to supply water to hundreds of thousands of people. We’ll explore the impact of the ancient floods on the creation of the SVRP and some of the unique qualities of this important resource. \nThis event is free to attend. You can also join and/or donate to IAFI through https://iafi.org/join-iafi/ or donate to the IAFI K-12 Education Grant Program through https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-iafi-k-12-education-grant-program. \nThe Zoom meeting details are below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86098163242?pwd=mtywXwg321VtUNvAogFYx5xnK8aF13.1 \nMeeting ID: 860 9816 3242\nPasscode: 488690
URL:https://iafi.org/event/the-missoula-floods-and-the-svrp-aquifer/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Activity,Education,Lake Lewis,Lecture,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Lewis Chapter":MAILTO:lakelewis@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260224T193857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193857Z
UID:41757-1773165600-1773171000@iafi.org
SUMMARY:The Ice Age Floods History of the Cheney Area
DESCRIPTION:The landscape upon which the town of Cheney has been built bears silent witness to one of the greatest series of catastrophic floods that has ever been documented on our planet. In this talk\, we delve into how the leading scientists\, both past and present\, have interpreted this landscape as a consequence of one immense glacial lake pouring into another glacial lake\, which then overflowed and breached the southern shoreline to create the vast channeled scablands.  \nPresented by Dr. Linda McCollum\, professor emeritus of geosciences at EWU and president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/ice-age-floods-history-cheney-2026/
LOCATION:Cheney Community Library\, 610 1st St\, Cheney\, WA\, 99004
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260127T195743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T204110Z
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SUMMARY:Combined Chapter Hike – Escure Ranch / Towell Falls
DESCRIPTION:The Palouse Falls and Cheney-Spokane Chapters of the IAFI invite you to a hike at Escure Ranch on the BLM Rock Creek Recreation Site on Saturday\, March 14. The hike will start at 10:00 a.m. It will be led by Don Chadbourne\, geologist and board member of the Cheney-Spokane Chapter\, and Lloyd Stoess\, president of the Palouse Falls Chapter. You will meet the leaders at the trailhead. \nDescription of the Escure Ranch Hike\nThe hike will begin and end at the Escure Ranch parking area\, of the Bureau of Land Management\, Rock Creek Recreation site. The hike will follow an old ranch road to Towell Falls and return on the same route. The out and back hike will be about 6.5 miles.  The trail is mostly double track over dirt and rock\, with an elevation gain and loss of about 160 feet.  The hike is a pleasant trek through a remote scabland canyon.  Features will include rock benches and basins\, flood bars\, Mima mounds\, mesas and waterfalls.  This hike is included in the book\, On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods – Northern Reaches\, by Bjornstad & Kiver.   \nDirections to the trailhead will be provided to hikers after registration. \nClick on the Register button to sign up for the hike. The hike will be limited to 30 hikers. \nItems to bring with you: appropriate shoes\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, appropriate clothing for changes in the weather\, sun protection\, emergency items\, camera and binoculars. Walking poles will be helpful. \nThe hike is free; however\, donations for support of Chapter activities will be accepted. \nFor additional questions\, contact Don at 509-891-5875\, or Lloyd at 509-954-3927. \n \n \nMap available for download: 11 x 17 LIDAR map of Escure Ranch Area showing our hiking route to Towell Falls (downloadable PDF)
URL:https://iafi.org/event/combined-chapter-hike-escure-ranch-towell-falls/
LOCATION:Escure Ranch\, Washington\, 99125
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Field Trip,Hike,Palouse Falls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T210000
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CREATED:20260210T053739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T053739Z
UID:41602-1773988200-1774213200@iafi.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Festival
DESCRIPTION:At the Sandhill Crane Festival\, March 20-22\, 2026 in the beautiful Columbia Basin\, Othello\, WA\, you’ll have the chance to explore the Ice Age Floods story through presentations and field trips\, and see thousands of Sandhill Cranes\, ducks\, and geese as they gather against the stunning backdrop of the Saddle Mountains and sprawling cornfields. There is a fantastic lineup of geology and wildlife viewing opportunities\, along with engaging talks\, fun tours\, hikes\, and workshops for everyone to enjoy. \n \nRegistration is now open with a registration deadline of March 15 at noon (No refunds after this date).\nAll Events are offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Reservations are filled in the order received.\nPlease note\, Lectures\, tours and hike participants must purchase a General Admission Ticket for $10.00.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/sandhill-crane-festival/
LOCATION:Othello\, WA\, WA\, 99344\, United States
CATEGORIES:All IAFI,Booth,Field Trip,Hike,Lecture,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Othello Sand Hill Crane Festival":MAILTO:othellocranefest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260216T045921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T045921Z
UID:41696-1774026000-1774029600@iafi.org
SUMMARY:Mega-Floods of the World - The Legacy of Dr. Bretz' Work
DESCRIPTION:Researchers have established\, based on the pioneering work of Dr. J Harlen Bretz and JT Pardee\, that over 140 Ancient Mega-Flood\, including Noah’s Flood are discussed in oral traditions worldwide. Professional geologist Bill Burgel will briefly discuss how the research related to the Missoula Floods and Bonneville Flood has opened up the possibility of mega-floods being the most likely explanation for the formation of the Mediterranean Sea\, the Persian Gulf\, The Bosphorus Straits\, the English Channel\, Chimu in Peru and the floodwaters on Mars. Mega-flood events are also being cited for the draining of Glacial Lake Agassiz\, Glacial Lake Iroquois and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. 
URL:https://iafi.org/event/mega-floods-of-the-world-the-legacy-of-dr-bretz-work/
LOCATION:Ritzville Public Library\, 302 West Main Street\, Ritzville\, Washington\, 99169
CATEGORIES:Activity,All IAFI,Palouse Falls,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260212T043507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T043507Z
UID:41653-1774087200-1774090800@iafi.org
SUMMARY:Mega Floods\, Ice Ages\, Volcanic Eruptions\, Earthquakes\, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn't
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will begin by defining what an Ice Age is and then looking at our dynamic planet and those major events that can lead to dramatic temperature changes. Also included will be a look at hazards here in the Pacific Northwest and why they occur.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/mega-floods-ice-ages-volcanic-eruptions-earthquakes-and-other-things-that-could-keep-you-awake-at-night-but-probably-shouldnt/
LOCATION:McFarland Middle School\, 790 S. 10th Avenue\, Othello\, Washington\, 99344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,All IAFI,Palouse Falls,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Othello Sand Hill Crane Festival":MAILTO:othellocranefest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260212T052927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T052927Z
UID:41662-1774167300-1774195200@iafi.org
SUMMARY:Moses Coulee Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This field trip will head north from Othello along the eastern edge of the Quincy Basin with stops on the Ephrata Fan and Soap Lake at the mouth of Grand Coulee. Moses Coulee parallels Grand Coulee to the west and has puzzled scientists to this day. Several plausible explanations to its origins have been proposed. This off-the-beat coulee is always a surprise to first time visitors.  \nOn the way back to Othello\, there will be stops at Potholes Coulee and Drumheller Channels which were two of the four outlets for the Missoula Floods exiting the Quincy Basin.  \nGo to www.othellosandhillcranefestival.com to sign up for this trip.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/moses-coulee-field-trip/
LOCATION:McFarland Middle School\, 790 S. 10th Avenue\, Othello\, Washington\, 99344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,All IAFI,Field Trip,Palouse Falls
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Moses-Coulee-Ice-Age1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Othello Sand Hill Crane Festival":MAILTO:othellocranefest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260224T194930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200639Z
UID:41759-1774375200-1774380600@iafi.org
SUMMARY:Dating Erratic Boulders: How Long Ago Were the Floods?
DESCRIPTION:How do geologists know when the ice age floods actually occurred in the Spokane area? One method is to date the large flood-rafted erratic boulders. We explore the ages of the floods and the methods used to determine their dates and present newly gathered dates from the Spokane region revealing when the floods happened.  \nPresented by Glenn Cruickshank\, vice president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/dating-erratic-boulders-2026/
LOCATION:Deer Park Library\, 208 S Forest Ave\, Deer Park\, WA\, 99006
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100818
CREATED:20260214T010409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T065709Z
UID:41676-1774688400-1774713600@iafi.org
SUMMARY:Geology of the Tri-Cities Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Lewis Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is sponsoring an informal (carpool) field trip focus on the geology in and around Richland\, Washington.  \nWe will leave from the southwest portion of the Richland Community Center (500 Amon Park Dr.\, Richland\, WA 99352) parking lot (nearest to Wake-Up Coffee House).  Please try to arrive by 8:45 AM so that we can get organized into as few vehicles as possible and be ready to leave by 9:00 am.  We will try to get back around 3:30 or 4:00 pm. \nThis field trip will examine the geologic materials\, processes\, and history of the Tri-City area\, including exposures of the massive Columbia River basalts\, ancestral Columbia River and Yakima River deposits (including the Ringold Formation)\, old sequences of Ice Age flood deposits (some greater than 780\,000 years old)\, as well as young Ice Age flood deposits and loess exposed at the  Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site.  There will be 5 or 6 main stops\, with some cross-country hiking (up to 1.3 miles) on unimproved game trails.  Some areas are pretty steep\, with uneven terrain and loose gravel\, presenting slip\, trip and fall hazards.  Other physical hazards can also be present in places\, including rusty nails\, glass\, sharp metal\, wood\, and masonry debris.  There is also the potential for biological hazards such as ticks\, yellowjackets\, black widows\, scorpions\, rattlesnakes\, and the ever-present cheat grass.  \nPlease bring a lunch\, snacks\, water\, etc. and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and for walking in uneven terrain.  Wear sturdy shoes (no open toes\, sandals\, or flip-flops!)\, bring an extra layer of clothing\, and be prepared for wind\, rain\, or sun.  If it’s sunny and hot\, you’ll need a hat and sunscreen.  Oh\, and be sure to bring a camera! \nThe field trip is free.  However\, carpooling and ride cost sharing are encouraged.  You can also join and/or donate to IAFI through https://iafi.org/join-iafi/ or donate to the IAFI K-12 Education Grant Program through https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-iafi-k-12-education-grant-program. \nPlease contact George Last (gvlast@charter.net) if you would like to attend or if you have any questions.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/geology-of-the-tri-cities-field-trip/
LOCATION:Richland Community Center\, 500 Amon Park Dr\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Field Trip,Lake Lewis
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Lewis Chapter":MAILTO:lakelewis@iafi.org
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