The Missoula Floods and the SVRP Aquifer
The Lake Lewis chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will host a free Zoom lecture on March 3rd exploring the dramatic creation of the Spokane Valley - Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer!
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The Ice Age Floods History of the Cheney Area
Cheney Community Library 610 1st St, Cheney, WAThe 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. Presented by Dr. Linda McCollum, professor emeritus of geosciences at EWU and president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI), Cheney-Spokane Chapter Registration is required.
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Sandhill Crane Festival
Othello, WA WA, United StatesAt 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.
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Mega-Floods of the World – The Legacy of Dr. Bretz’ Work
Ritzville Public Library 302 West Main Street, Ritzville, WashingtonResearchers 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.
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Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t
McFarland Middle School 790 S. 10th Avenue, Othello, Washington, United StatesThis 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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Dating Erratic Boulders: How Long Ago Were the Floods?
Deer Park Library 208 S Forest Ave, Deer Park, WAHow 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. Presented by Glenn Cruickshank, vice president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI), Cheney-Spokane Chapter Registration is required.
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29th Lakeside Gem & Mineral Show – April 18-19
Benton County Fairgounds 1500 S. Oak, Kennewick, WA, United StatesIt’s less than a month away! The members of the Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club invite all to our 29th Annual Gem and Mineral show April 18-19. Join us at the Benton County Fairgrounds Building #2 in Kennewick. The enlarged show features 19 dealers, 36 member displays, demonstrations, kid activities, door prizes, silent auctions, geode cracking, and much more. Come see precious gemstones, minerals, jewelry, fossils, meteorites, special exhibits, local collections, and of course, ROCKS! Adults $5.00; children under 14 are free. It’s a fun family event. We hope to see you there!
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Norwegian Scenic Routes – An Ice Age Floods Trail Model
White Salmon Valley Community Library 77 NE Wauna Ave, White Salmon, WA, United StatesRand Pinson Last summer, architect Rand Pinson visited Norway to meet with local architects and learn from their experiences designing rest stops, bridges, parking areas and lookouts for Norway's "Scenic Routes" system of carefully selected roads that prioritize nature, innovative architecture, and art. He sees, " Norway’s scenic route system as a compelling model. It’s a great way to integrate architecture and design into scenic settings." He says, "I’m interested in the idea of storytelling in architecture, and this project presents an opportunity to shape a larger narrative that impacts the area." "One of the key challenges of the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail," he noted, "is its lack of visibility and cohesive infrastructure. The exciting part of this project is finding the interesting ways history, ecology and architecture intersect,” he shared. “How can we take advantage of the site’s natural beauty, promote it and expand its potential? The National Geologic Trail already features remarkable elements, such as Maya Lin’s land art pieces that integrate seamlessly into nature. What it needs is a unifying vision to tie everything together. My goal is to contribute to growing tourism for this interesting and beautiful national park.” He is using his Norway explorations along with travels along the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail and experiences derived from OSU's Gorge Naturalist Program to compile research, develop documentation, drawings and models with the hope of one day bringing those ideas to life for our Trail. Rand will share his experiences and ideas with us in a presentation beginning at 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 30, in the Sprint/Baker Gallery Room of the White Salmon Valley Community Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave, White Salmon, WA 98672. This FREE presentation is sponsored by the Columbia River Gorge Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute. Rand's experience was made possible through a Van Evera Bailey Fellowship awarded to Rand by the Architectural Foundation of Oregon.
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Mysteries of the Channeled Scablands and the two Detectives who Solved it.
Richland Library 955 Northgate Dr., Richland, WashingtonGiant Pothole near Washtucna, WA Over 100 years ago, scientists discovered the unique landscape of the Channeled Scablands of Washington. By studying clues in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, two of them pieced together the evidence that led to their conclusion which was scoffed at by many of their colleagues. After more than 20 years of field study and overwhelming evidence, most of the scientific community finally agreed with them. See how today, new detectives are in the field with new technologies to unravel more of the mysteries of the Channeled Scablands. Lloyd Stoess, President of the Palouse Fall Chapter of the IAFI, will show pictures and explain the evidence of the enormous Missoula Floods that carved our landscape.
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Athol: Introduction to the Ice Age Floods and the National Geologic Trail
Athol Library 30399 3rd St, Athol, IDDetails to come. Presented by Don Chadbourne, geologist and board member of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI), Cheney-Spokane Chapter Registration is required. It will be linked here as soon as it has been posted to the library website. https://communitylibrary.net/library/athol/