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Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 6:00pm- 8:30pm 6:00-6:30 PM-Mingling, exhibit viewing and stations open. 6:30-7:15 PM- Presentations 7:15-8:30 PM- Mingling, exhibit viewing and stations open. Join us as we take a tumble through our local watershed to learn about the factors impacting the ecological vitality of our waterways. From the highest peaks down to the coastal floor local researchers are on the move tracking the long-term health of our glaciers, mountain lakes, tributaries and intertidal zones. Coastal Ecologist with Olympic National Park Dr. Steve Fradkin will provide an overview of the various watershed monitoring projects happening from top to bottom and will share his unique perspective on what the data tells us about our shifting ecosystem. Staff from the Marine Life Center and PAFAC will host interactive pop-up art and science stations. Don’t miss this creative journey through nature where you can learn about the actions you can take to support our watershed. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. About the Presenter: Dr. Steve Fradkin has been the Coastal Ecologist and Limnologist at Olympic National Park since 2000. He is the Chief of the Marine, Lakes, and Climate Branch of the park’s Resource Management Division, where he conducts research and long-term monitoring on intertidal resources, mountain lakes, and climate change from an ecosystem perspective. He received his doctorate from Dartmouth College and conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Oregon’s Institute of Marine Biology after completing an M.S. and B.S. at Michigan State University. He currently lives in Port Angeles, WA with his wildlife biologist wife, two children, and a golden mutt, where he enjoys hiking, kayaking, fishing, and looking in the water.