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Bighorn Canyon is once again partnering with Powell Valley Community Education (PVCE) to present a series of four educational talks at Northwest College. A variety of topics will be covered in the …
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Bighorn Canyon is once again partnering with Powell Valley Community Education (PVCE) to present a series of four educational talks at Northwest College. A variety of topics will be covered in the Bighorn Canyon Spring Speaker Series, which begins Thursday and runs through May.
Speakers will present in person in Room 70 of NWC’s Fagerberg Building and will also be livestreamed on the PVCE Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PowellValleyCommunityEd. Each talk will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25 — George Washington: The Founding Father You Thought You Knew
Celebrate the 289th birthday of America’s Founding Father with Bighorn Canyon Park Ranger Todd Johnson as he explores some of the most unique aspects of George Washington’s life.
“This program is sure to shed light on aspects of our country’s first president you never knew,” organizers say.
The presentation will cover Washington’s strained relationship with his mother, to his massive dental issues and the radical decision to free his slaves at the end of his life.
Thursday, March 18 — Archaeology 101: Beyond Indiana Jones and Lara Croft
Think you know what archaeology is all about? How many times has the presenter been chased by a boulder? What kind of hat do you wear? Are you really that good with a whip?
Join archaeologist Richard Olsen to find out the answers to these questions, and more, and maybe along the way learn about the basics of archaeology and what goes into practicing it.
Thursday, April 15 — Caroline Lockhart and her Many Characters
Caroline Lockhart was a famed journalist, best-selling Western author and cowgirl, who based her characters on the people she interacted with in her life. Join Ranger Christy Fleming to learn more about the characters found in three of Lockhart’s novels and the locals she is said to have based them on.
Thursday, May 13 — Ranger Jen’s top 10 hikes in and around Bighorn Canyon NRA
Join Ranger Jen Prentiss as she shares her 10 favorite hikes in Bighorn Canyon and the surrounding area. “There may be a few local favorites, but there may be a few surprises too!” organizers say. All are day trips from the Lovell/Powell area and are family and pet friendly.
For more information about the speaker series, visit the PVCE nwc.edu/pvce or contact Fleming at 307-548-5402.
