Bowman Museum Presents: Saunders Memorial Lecture Series
The Bowman Museum is proud to announce the upcoming Saunders Memorial Lecture Series featuring Carrie Gordon, a retired geologist and Oregon naturalist, on October 3rd. With a career dedicated to exploring and understanding the natural world, Gordon will share her deep knowledge of Central Oregon’s rich geologic past.
In her engaging talk, Gordon will delve into the stories told by Central Oregon's rocks, revealing how the region’s landscape was shaped over millions of years by dramatic forces like climate change, volcanic activity, and cataclysmic events. One of the highlights of the presentation will be an exploration of the Crooked River Caldera, a 29.5-million-year-old volcano that significantly shaped our local geology.
Central Oregon’s volcanic history has left a legacy that enriches the region today, providing resources such as aggregate, building stone, and precious metals like gold and mercury. The abundance of agates has also made the area a paradise for rockhounds.
Join us for an insightful journey through time as Carrie Gordon brings to life the geologic history that has defined Central Oregon.
Event Details:
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Bowman Museum, 246 N. Main St. Prineville, OR
The Saunders Memorial Lecture Series is cosponsored by Crook County Historical Society and the Friends of the Crook County Library.