Presentations and Appearances
I enjoy presenting to interested organizations, clubs, and groups. While able to speak on a wide range of Mount Rainier-related topics, I have three distinct image-rich presentations:
- Tahoma’s Biggest Stories
- A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually River Watershed
- Special Birds of Mount Rainier
Sample: Tahoma's Biggest Stories
Tahoma’s Biggest Stories takes viewers to four archaeological sites in the park that Native Americans have frequented for over 9,000 years. Then, I detail the far-ranging effects of climate change at Mount Rainier that extend beyond the mountain’s retreating glaciers.
A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually River Watershed leads viewers from the glacier’s terminus through 78 river miles of natural history and restoration projects to the river’s runout into Puget Sound.
Special Birds of Mount Rainier focuses on the natural history and status of three birds protected under the Endangered Species Act: northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and streaked horned lark.
“Jeff’s talk captivated nearly 300 people…a well-organized and fascinating presentation on the relationship of Native Americans with the mountain and the effects of climate change upon it.”
Graham Taylor
NW Program Manager | National Parks Conservation Association
“Jeff’s virtual field trip was like taking a breath of clean mountain air. From mountain to sound, his deep knowledge and boundless love for the land is contagious and inspiring.”
Davy Clark
Education Program Manager
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
“Jeff weaves a broad range of topics into a cohesive understanding of the relationship between Mount Rainier and its people, making a compelling call to stewardship for today’s world.”
Emily McCartan
Nisqually River Council Program Coordinator | Nisqually River Foundation
“Jeff led an amazing virtual field trip for Washington’s National Park Fund. He is witty, smart, engaging, and enthusiastic about Mount Rainier National Park. He taught everyone a great deal!”
Laurie Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Washington’s National Park Fund
“Jeff gave us a wonderful tour on the mountain! I learned a lot, experiencing familiar places with a new lens. It was even more transformative for the crew. Jeff is a tremendous educator, and it was a pleasure to learn from him..”
Bethany Llewellyn
Crew Lead
Northwest Youth Corps
In Person Presentations, Book Signings, and Field Trips
Upcoming Events - All are open to the public (unless noted)
Live, Online Presentations
Upcoming Events - All are open to the public (unless noted)
- Thursday February 9, 2023, Mount Rainier and Climate Change, Yakima Rotary, 12 noon, (registration info coming soon)
Past Event History
- Monday November 21, Tahoma’s Biggest Stories, Sno-Isle Library System
- Thursday October 13, The Evergreen State College at Mount Rainier National Park
- Thursday October 6, Tahoma’s Biggest Stories, Kirkland City Parks, Heritage Hall at Heritage Park
- Monday September 19, A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually Watershed , Rainier Audubon Chapter, Federal Way United Methodist Church, Auburn)
- Saturday September 17, University of Washington at Mount Rainier National Park
- Tuesday September 13, Special Birds of Mount Rainier, Marysville Outdoor Speaker Series, Marysville Opera House
- Saturday September 10, University of Puget Sound at Mount Rainier National Park
- Tuesday March 8, Special Birds of Mount Rainier, Skagit Audubon
- Thursday January 13, A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually Watershed, Kitsap Audubon
- Wednesday January 5, Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker Series at Friends Hall, Olympia, Tahoma’s Biggest Stories