Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens
October 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, it instantly transformed hundreds of square miles of lush Pacific Northwest forest into a silent wasteland. Though while the world watched what looked like an absolute ecological dead zone, a quiet and unexpected rebellion of life was already beginning just beneath the grey surface.
Join author and science writer Dr. Eric Wagner as he explores the fascinating ecological aftermath of this historic eruption. Drawing from his acclaimed book, After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens, Eric’s program traces how plants and animals transformed our understanding of how ecosystems rebuild after a major disaster. He tells a story of remarkable natural resilience that challenges how we view catastrophe and renewal in the wild.
About the Speaker
Dr. Eric Wagner is a writer and biologist based in Seattle. He holds a PhD in biology from the University of Washington and is the author of multiple works, including After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens, and Seabirds as Sentinels: Auklets, Puffins, Shearwaters, and the View from Destruction Island. His work on science, nature, and the environment has appeared in Smithsonian, Orion, and High Country News.
Admission is free and open to the public, with refreshments available for purchase. Each event features a specialty cocktail.
Doors and cash bar open at 6:00 PM. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the limited bar. The presentation and livestream will begin at 6:30 PM. To access the livestream of this event, please register here: https://forms.gle/
Please note: although these events incorporate a thematic drink, there is no requirement or emphasis on alcohol consumption. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse, please reach out to the national substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.“
