Richard Nelson will be giving a special presentation for the general public in addition to his keynote talk at the Mat-Su Salmon Science and Conservation Symposium. On Wednesday, November 18th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Palmer Depot, The Miracle of Salmon will explore the natural history of salmon and why these amazing creatures are so vitally important to our Alaskan culture, economy and ecology. This presentation is free (donations are appreciated though – $10 suggested) and open to the public! Come early and make sure you get a seat!
Learn more at www.matsusalmon.org or contact Jessica Speed 907-575-7818, matsusalmon@tnc.org.
Richard Nelson is a cultural anthropologist, award-winning author, radio producer and natural sounds recordist. He produced Encounters, a weekly public radio program about the natural world and was Alaska’s Writer laureate.
