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The Ice Age Missoula Floods in Your Neighborhood

The Ice Age Missoula Floods in Your Neighborhood — BWNA fall speakers forum with Jim O'Connor, Thursday, October 29
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont St (View Map)
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Ever wonder why you hit so many rocks digging in your Portland garden? You can thank the Ice Age Missoula Floods for this consternating condition.

BWNA’s fall speakers forum features Jim O’Connor of the U.S. Geological Survey on the glacial floods that carved the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley, and on what they left behind in Beaumont-Wilshire and surrounding neighborhoods. Dr. O’Connor studied geological science at the University of Washington and holds a master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Arizona.

The event is free, but donations at the door are welcome. Seating is limited and reservations were required. This event is now sold out.