Sierra Speaker Series, “Rethinking and Mitigating Wildfire Risk in a Warming World,” is on Oct. 19 at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee. Dr. Erin Hanan of the Fire and Dryland Ecosystems Lab at University of Nevada, Reno, will dive into the changing nature of wildfires and its consequences for ecosystems and watersheds. The talk will focus on understanding fire changes, ecological and hydrological effects and future perspectives.
Doors open at 5, followed by the talk at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available; free parking after 5 p.m. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. | sierrastateparks.org
