Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls
April 17, 2027 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join Scott Spoolman for a fascinating exploration of the geologic and natural history of our state’s waterscapes
Scott Spoolman invites you to explore Wisconsin’s many and varied waterways and to learn of how they came to be as they are today. From placid Mississippi, to waterfalls crashing over hard rock ledges near Lake Superior, to life bursting forth in one of the world’s largest freshwater marshes, these waterways each have a fascinating story to tell. Scott will sample a few of the 19 stories from his new book, Wisconsin Waters. He will include readings from the stories and from the travel guides that follow each story, helping readers to get out and explore each site on their own.
About the Speaker
Scott Spoolman, author of Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls and Wisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural History, is a science writer who has focused on the environmental sciences, especially those stories of natural science and the environment related to Wisconsin and surrounding states. After earning a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism, he worked for several years as an editor in the publishing industry, specializing in textbooks and other educational materials. Since 1996, he has worked as a freelance writer and editor for a variety of outlets and has co-authored several editions of a series of environmental science textbooks.
Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau
The Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau offers an exciting opportunity for our historians, curators and authors to visit your community and share the stories of our great state.
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