[PCA] Upcoming lectures at the Department of Interior Museum (Washington, D.C.)

[De Angelis, Patricia]

See below for two presentations that may be of interest to those in the DC
area.

Tips for Visitors to the Department of Interior Museum:

Arrive a little early! Enter thru C Street. Bring your picture ID. And you
will need to sign in and go thru a security scan.

Bring your lunch or grab a bite before the presentation at the Bison
Bistro, which is located really close to the Rachel Carson Room.  “The Bison
Bistro <https://usdoicatering.catertrax.com/shopportal.asp?pageid=21>,
located in the basement of the Interior Building, is open to the public
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.”



Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife
Service-International Affairs
Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276

Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.
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*The Interior Museum Presents:*

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*The Science of Wildfires*
Presenter: *Dr. Matthew Rollins, U.S. Geological Survey Wildfire Science
Coordinator*
Learn about fire ecology, the effects of climate change on fire,
applications of remote sensing, watershed effects, and post-fire
rehabilitation and recovery. Dr. Matthew Rollins, U.S. Geological Survey
Wildfire Science Coordinator will present the science that is used for
decision making before, during, and after wildfires.
Wednesday, November 6
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rachel Carson Room

*Topic: Reclaiming mining lands and the joint initiatives between OSM and
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)  in addressing environmental and
economic issues in coal-producing states.*

Presenter: *T. Allan Comp, Office of Surface Mining Coordinator of VISTA
Teams*
Wednesday, February 5
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rachel Carson Room

Special Assistance – For those in need of special assistance (such as an
interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible
entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of
the program.  Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

LOCATION - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria
of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building.

U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240
For more information call Diana Ziegler (202) 208-4743
Diana_Ziegler at ios.doi.gov
www.doi.gov/interiormuseum
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