Alaska Geographic Summer Speaker Series: A History of Fire and Ice
On most Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, Alaska Geographic hosts an evening speaker series. Join us each week to hear from experts about the latest science and research in the park. Events are free, open to the public, and take place inside the Murie Science and Learning Center at 7 pm.
August 4, 2026: A History of Fire and Ice, with Melissa Chipman
Alaska’s lake bottoms aren’t just dark, murky places. They also hold important clues to the past, including fire history, permafrost thaw and historic climates. Dr. Melissa Chipman, Geology professor at the College of William and Mary, will share what she and her team have learned from both tundra and boreal forest areas in Alaska, and introduce the exciting new fire history project currently underway in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Murie Science and Learning Center
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- Partner Program
- Talk