June Jamboree in Spokane, WA
Save the date for a June Jamboree and membership meeting in Spokane! We will have a member appreciation barbecue and a variety of local hikes guided by geologists to view many Ice Age Floods related features in the area.
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CenterPlace Regional Event Center 2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA, United States
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2024 Dry Falls Flood Fest
Dry Falls Visitor Center 35661 HWY 17 North, Coulee City, WA, United StatesPresenters and Booths will share their knowledge and their appreciation of Ice Age Floods Geology, the Channeled Scablands, Shrub Steppe Ecosystems, Wildlife, Anthropology, Archeology, History, and Photography.
Where: Dry Falls Visitor Center – Sun Lakes Dry Falls State Park, 35661 HWY 17 North, Coulee City, WA
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Cascades24 – NSF Meeting on the Cascade Arc System
Oregon State University Cascades Campus in Bend 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesCascades24 is a National Science Foundation sponsored meeting focused on magmatic, volcanic, and tectonic processes in the Cascades. It will be a small meeting environment, Monday August 5th through Friday August 9th at Oregon State University Cascades Campus in Bend. There are limited spots available, so you must register to attend.
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Free STEAM Workshops for K–12 Educators – The Dalles, OR
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 5000 Discovery Dr., The Dalles, OR, United StatesEvery student in the Northwest should experience the incredible science story of the megafloods that shaped our landscape and history. To help bring this story to life, the Ice Age Floods Institute, Engaging Every Student, and our partners are excited to invite K–12 educators to free special training events. Thanks to support from the Avista Foundation, we are offering free hybrid workshops where you will gain access to valuable resources designed to inspire students to investigate their local environment. New Curriculum Resources Participants will explore a new Ice Age Floods Detectives phenomena-based curriculum with supporting presentations targeted to 4th grade, as well as hands-on investigations from the National Park Service's Investigating Ice Age Floods curriculum. Both explore the megafloods that shaped the Northwest and are adaptable for grades K–12 Free STEAM Workshops for K–12 Educators Details (In-person with options to join us via Zoom): Location: The Dalles, OR: Sat., Mar. 14, 2026 (register here: tinyurl.com/yxw9haet) Featuring: Engaging classroom and field-based activities, including exciting ways to model Floods phenomena Stories of the megafloods that transformed the Northwest 18,000–12,000 years ago at the end of the Last Glacial Period Up to 7 Washington STEM Clock Hours and/or PDUs for license renewal in Oregon and other states Schedule: All workshops 9:00 am–4:00 pm (or half day) 9:00–12:00 | Interactive workshop featuring new Ice Age Floods Discovery curriculum: targeted to grade 4 and adaptable for K–12 12–12:30 | Working lunch (provided) 12:30–3:30 | Interactive workshop featuring Investigating Ice Age Floods curriculum adaptable for grades K–12 3:00 or 3:30–4:00 | Nearby interpretive field studies with experts Cost: Free Ice Age Floods Institute mini-Grants available To cover materials, transportation, STEM clock hour fee, etc. Learn more: iafi.org/k-12grants. Help Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this informative Ice Age Floods Workshops flyer with other educators to let them know about this opportunity! For questions, comments, or ideas on where we might offer additional training, please contact Rick Reynolds, M.S.Ed., at rick@engagingeverystudent.com. Thanks for your interest and all you do to inspire our students to investigate our environment!
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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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Free STEAM Workshops for K–12 Educators – Richland, WA
The Reach Museum 1943 Columbia Park Trl , WA, Richland, WA, United StatesEvery student in the Northwest should experience the incredible science story of the megafloods that shaped our landscape and history. To help bring this story to life, the Ice Age Floods Institute, Engaging Every Student, and our partners are excited to invite K–12 educators to free special training events. Thanks to support from the Avista Foundation, we are offering free hybrid workshops where you will gain access to valuable resources designed to inspire students to investigate their local environment. New Curriculum Resources Participants will explore a new Ice Age Floods Detectives phenomena-based curriculum with supporting presentations targeted to 4th grade, as well as hands-on investigations from the National Park Service's Investigating Ice Age Floods curriculum. Both explore the megafloods that shaped the Northwest and are adaptable for grades K–12 Free STEAM Workshops for K–12 Educators Details (In-person with options to join us via Zoom): Location: Richland, WA: Mon., June 22, 2026 (register here: tinyurl.com/zbrhtpht) Featuring: Engaging classroom and field-based activities, including exciting ways to model Floods phenomena Stories of the megafloods that transformed the Northwest 18,000–12,000 years ago at the end of the Last Glacial Period Up to 7 Washington STEM Clock Hours and/or PDUs for license renewal in Oregon and other states Schedule: All workshops 9:00 am–4:00 pm (or half day) 9:00–12:00 | Interactive workshop featuring new Ice Age Floods Discovery curriculum: targeted to grade 4 and adaptable for K–12 12–12:30 | Working lunch (provided) 12:30–3:30 | Interactive workshop featuring Investigating Ice Age Floods curriculum adaptable for grades K–12 3:00 or 3:30–4:00 | Nearby interpretive field studies with experts Cost: Free Ice Age Floods Institute mini-Grants available To cover materials, transportation, STEM clock hour fee, etc. Learn more: iafi.org/k-12grants. Help Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this informative Ice Age Floods Workshops flyer with other educators to let them know about this opportunity! For questions, comments, or ideas on where we might offer additional training, please contact Rick Reynolds, M.S.Ed., at rick@engagingeverystudent.com. Thanks for your interest and all you do to inspire our students to investigate our environment!
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Free STEAM Workshops for K–12 Educators – Spokane, WA
Shadle Park Library Maker Studio 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA, United StatesEvery student in the Northwest should experience the incredible science story of the megafloods that shaped our landscape and history. To help bring this story to life, the Ice Age Floods Institute, Engaging Every Student, and our partners are excited to invite K–12 educators to free special training events. Thanks to support from the Avista Foundation, we are offering free hybrid workshops where you will gain access to valuable resources designed to inspire students to investigate their local environment. New Curriculum Resources Participants will explore a new Ice Age Floods Detectives phenomena-based curriculum with supporting presentations targeted to 4th grade, as well as hands-on investigations from the National Park Service's Investigating Ice Age Floods curriculum. Both explore the megafloods that shaped the Northwest and are adaptable for grades K–12 Free STEAM Workshops for K–12 Educators Details (In-person with options to join us via Zoom): Location: Spokane, WA: Mon., June 24, 2026 (register here: tinyurl.com/y78vcde9) Featuring: Engaging classroom and field-based activities, including exciting ways to model Floods phenomena Stories of the megafloods that transformed the Northwest 18,000–12,000 years ago at the end of the Last Glacial Period Up to 7 Washington STEM Clock Hours and/or PDUs for license renewal in Oregon and other states Schedule: All workshops 9:00 am–4:00 pm (or half day) 9:00–12:00 | Interactive workshop featuring new Ice Age Floods Discovery curriculum: targeted to grade 4 and adaptable for K–12 12–12:30 | Working lunch (provided) 12:30–3:30 | Interactive workshop featuring Investigating Ice Age Floods curriculum adaptable for grades K–12 3:00 or 3:30–4:00 | Nearby interpretive field studies with experts Cost: Free Ice Age Floods Institute mini-Grants available To cover materials, transportation, STEM clock hour fee, etc. Learn more: iafi.org/k-12grants. Help Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this informative Ice Age Floods Workshops flyer with other educators to let them know about this opportunity! For questions, comments, or ideas on where we might offer additional training, please contact Rick Reynolds, M.S.Ed., at rick@engagingeverystudent.com. Thanks for your interest and all you do to inspire our students to investigate our environment!
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Ice Age Floods Fest 2026 – July 25th, 10AM-3PM, Sun Lakes Dry Falls Amphitheater
Sun Lakes State Park Deep Lake Parking Lot (47.58848153536495, -119.34090712166719), WA, United StatesSun Lakes Dry Falls State Park The Ice Age Floods Fest is happening Saturday July 25th , 2026 – 10 AM – 3 PM Even though the Dry Falls Visitor Center is under construction/renovations, the event has been moved for this year to the Amphitheater, Sun Lakes Dry Falls State Park. It will be a nice casual gathering of “ologist” types, who enjoy sharing their knowledge, history, and expertise. Cold drinks and snacks will be available! Dale Lehman, Ice Age Floods Institute – Puget Lobe Chapter President, and an EXCELLENT Earth Science teacher is leading a hike at the Umatilla Rock trailhead to Green Lake. The hike is an easy 3 miles that will highlight the amazing features of Ice Age Flood geology, geomorphology, and Shrub Steppe ecosystems. There will be booths manned by IAFI and local agencies, maybe a stream table as well as information related to the floods story. Each participant will have their own picnic table, folding table, and canopy. We are setting up on the lawn directly behind the Mobile Office in the Amphitheater parking lot. • Archeologist – Mark Amara, representing the Cascadia Conservation District, WSU Master Gardeners; focusing on soils, archaeology, native seeds, and stone age tools as well as a hands-on sieving activity and rocks quiz for those interested. The booth will highlight the importance of historical artifacts, tools of trade, and hands-on activity too. • Columbia Basin Conservation District – programs on Shrub Steppe ecology, Soils, promoting healthy soils, clean water, thriving wildlife habitat, and sustainable agriculture for present and future generations. • Grant County Historians/authors: Dan Bolyard & John M. Kemble – Dan Bolyard has been a lifelong Grant County Big Bend area resident and railroad historian. John M. Kemble is a local historian and explorer highlighting Dry Falls, Sun Lakes, Steamboat Rock, The Grand Coulee, and Banks Lake. • Ice Age Floods Institute - Lower Grand Coulee Chapter, Puget Sound Lobe, and other Ice Age Flood Institute chapters highlighted on a 3D map of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. • Lucy Stanger – An enrolled member and Historian of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Lucy will have historic photographs telling the story and the history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. She will also share the history of the beautiful landscape of the Dry Falls area and surrounding landscapes. • National Park Service – Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail mobile visitor center, plus the history of the local area and features found. • North Central Regional Library –April Harward, learn about the NCW Summer Library programs – “Plant a Seed, Read” – Summer Reading Program • The River Mile Network - Janice Elvidge, Founder + Program Manager, The River Mile, Retired Education Specialist, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. • Washington State Parks – hosting the Rolling River showcasing the power of water, Impression of the Park – Arts & Crafts & cool Ice Age button making too. Umatilla Rock @ Dry Falls Field Trip hike: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Saturday, July 25th, 2026 Where: Umatilla Rock Trail to Green Lake at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls S.P. The Umatilla Rock Trail at Sun Lakes–Dry Falls State Park offers one of the best short geologic hikes in Washington's Channeled Scablands. The trail winds through a landscape carved by the immense Ice Age floods that swept across eastern Washington about 15,000–18,000 years ago. From the trail, hikers enjoy sweeping views of Dry Falls, Monument Coulee, and the chain of lakes left behind by the Ice Age floods—an unforgettable reminder of one of the largest flood events known in Earth's recent geologic history. With: Dale Lehman, an outstanding Earth Science Teacher, and Puget Lobe Chapter President of the Ice Age Floods Institute. Dale has taught Earth science, Honors Earth science, and Earth and Space sciences 101 through the University of Washington's college in the high school program. Dale's passion for the landscape of the Columbia Plateau continues today. For more information contact Ranger David McWalter (david.mcwalter@parks.wa.gov) at 509-634-9993