"An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin": In-Person Badger Talk in West Bend, WI

Name: "An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin": In-Person Badger Talk in West Bend, WI
Start: 2026-07-15T18:30:00-05:00
Location: 630 Poplar St, West Bend, WI 53095-3248, United States

Schedule

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

630 Poplar St, West Bend, WI 53095-3248, United States | West Bend, WI

This is a free, in-person talk hosted on July 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM by West Bend Library in West Bend, WI. No registration necessary for this talk. This talk will not be held virtually.
Wisconsin’s geological history includes volcanoes, oceans, and glaciers. This talk will explore Wisconsin’s geologic past, from billions of years ago to the Ice Age and beyond. It will explain Wisconsin’s modern landscapes and highlight the current work of WGNHS scientists.
Susan Swanson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) and State Geologist. She leads the staff at the WGNHS and connects with communities and partners across the state to advance the understanding and use of geological information. Swanson holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in hydrogeology and a M.S. in water resources management, all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before becoming the WGNHS Director, she was a professor of geology at Beloit College for over 20 years. Earlier in her career, Swanson worked as an environmental consultant and served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho. Swanson’s research and publications examine groundwater-surface water interactions, preferential groundwater flow through sedimentary bedrock aquifers, and the hydrogeology of springs.