Alaska Geographic Summer Speaker Series: A Spruce Beetle Roundup

Denali National Park & Preserve

Special Event
  • Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
  • Free

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.

June 23, 2026: A Spruce Beetle Roundup, with Jason Moan

Have questions about spruce-bark beetles? Join Jason Moan, Forest Health Program Manager for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, to explore the trajectory of the ongoing spruce beetle outbreak. He will discuss the recent cold winter and its effect on the beetles, population monitoring efforts across the region, advances in tree protection strategies, and more.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Murie Science and Learning Center

Schedule

Date:

Jun 23, 2026

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Talk