
Speaker Series: Wild America with Jon Waterman
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KSS + ESWA Speaker Series:
Wild America with Jon Waterman
October 10th at 7pm
Free event!
We’re thrilled to welcome another incredible speaker this October! Join us on October 10th at 7pm for an evening with Jon Waterman, an award-winning author, photographer, and explorer. With 16 books under his belt including National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks, Jon brings stories from his work as a wilderness guide, National Park Service ranger, and adventurer.
The talk, based on Jon Waterman‘s National Geographic book Atlas of Wild America, will cover wilderness throughout North America and its value to us as part of our democracy.
Jon will be a featured speaker at the Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance (ESWA) 2025 Rocky Mountain Wilderness Gathering happening at KSS.
- 6:30pm – Doors open
- 7pm – Presentation starts
This event is free to attend, but donations are encouraged to support our educational programs. Space is limited!


The KSS Speaker Series
This talk is the sixth installment in our ongoing KSS Speaker Series, launched in October 2024, with previous speakers including CAIC forecasters talking about avalanche awareness, wildlife safety from the US Forest Service, and meteorologists discussing snow forecasting. Designed to provide engaging and educational discussions about our local environment, science, and outdoor recreation, these talks are free and open to the public—so bring your friends and family!
Each session brings in experts to share their knowledge, helping us all better understand and appreciate the natural world around us. Don’t miss this chance to learn from Rita Frederick and gain valuable knowledge on wildlife safety!
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