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Name: Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t
Start: 2026-03-21T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-21T11:00:00-07:00
Location: McFarland Middle School

February 2026
Cabin Fever Lecture! Glacial Ice History in Mission Valley and Vicinity

February 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

Montana Natural History Center 120 Hickory Street, Missoula, MT

Skye Cooley It’s that time of the year! Time to contemplate ice-ages and glacial lakes. Time for the Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute’s Cabin Fever Lecture! Warm up your curiosity about glacial ice history in the Mission Valley with geologist Skye Cooley. About the Instructor: Skye Cooley is a Montana-based field geologist and geomorphologist specializing in quaternary geology, paleosols (ancient soils), and GIS mapping, currently focused on the Mission Valley. Based in Ronan, MT, he has a diverse background including contract mapping for the Idaho Geological Survey, teaching at Boise State, and serving as a soil scientist. Date: Friday, February 20 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register. Donations accepted to cover the time of the MNHC personnel and meeting room. REGISTER HERE!

Free - Donations appreciated to cover the time of the MNHC personnel and meeting room.
March 2026
Sandhill Crane Festival

March 20 @ 6:30 am - March 22 @ 9:00 pm PDT

Othello, WA WA, United States

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. Registration is now open with a registration deadline of March 15 at noon (No refunds after this date). All Events are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are filled in the order received. Please note, Lectures, tours and hike participants must purchase a General Admission Ticket for $10.00.

$10 – $165
Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t

March 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

McFarland Middle School 790 S. 10th Avenue, Othello, Washington, United States

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.

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February 2026

Cabin Fever Lecture! Glacial Ice History in Mission Valley and Vicinity

March 2026

Sandhill Crane Festival

Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t

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