Journey Down The Colorado River With Melissa L. Sevigny: Author Q&A

On July 18, we’ll discuss Melissa L. Sevigny’s book on Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter’s botany surveying trip down the Colorado in 1938.

Brave the Wild River: Author Livestream and Q&A

  • When: Thursday, July 18 at 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
  • Where: Science Friday’s YouTube livestream
  • Tickets: Free! RSVP for updates

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Risk vs. reward are always at play for scientists—more so when you aim to chart the unknown botany of the perilous Colorado River in the 1930s. Join us for a conversation with science journalist Melissa L. Sevigny on the experience researching and recounting Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter’s harrowing adventure.

Join us online for a livestream with the author on the science topics featured in the SciFri Book Club pick for July 2024. Come with your queries and wonderings—we’ll be taking your questions in the livestream comments!

Find out more about our book club on this month’s main page.


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