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Chronolog still photo from Kalaloch Campground South with bluffs, sandy beach, and ocean.

Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series

Coastal Bluff Erosion at Kalaloch

2025-04-08 19:00:00 2025-04-08 20:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series Learn about new research from photo monitoring stations. Join in person or on Zoom. Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room

Tuesday, April 08
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-08 19:00:00 2025-04-08 20:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series Learn about new research from photo monitoring stations. Join in person or on Zoom. Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room

Port Angeles Main Library

Raymond Carver Room

Learn about new research from photo monitoring stations. Join in person or on Zoom.

The shoreline at Kalaloch is a broad, sandy, bluff-backed beach at the southern end of the coastal strip in Olympic National Park. The location of this distinctive notable shoreline along the coastal Highway 101 corridor, as well as its proximity to the popular Kalaloch Lodge and associated cabins and campground, make it one of the more valuable beach access points on the coast. The coastal bluffs at Kalaloch have been eroding at various rates since at least since 1974 based on available analyses of the site. Erosion at this site presents a variety of management problems, placing buildings and recreational infrastructure at risk. A variety of approaches have been employed to monitor and understand patterns of erosion of the bluffs at Kalaloch that will be summarized in this presentation, including ground surveys with GNSS, conducted at least twice annually, and often seasonally, since 2013. The results of those ground surveys can be coupled with available aerial lidar to provide insights about trends in morphology and position of coastal bluffs at Kalaloch between 2002 and the present. To complement the ground surveys, in October 2023 five Chronolog community-science photo monitoring stations were installed along the bluffs at Kalaloch. In addition to results associated with ground surveys, we will describe early insights provided by the first winter of photos submitted at those stations.

About the Presenter

Dr. Ian Miller is Washington Sea Grant’s coastal hazards specialist, working out of Peninsula College in Port Angeles. Ian works with coastal communities and public agencies in Washington State to strengthen their ability to plan for and manage coastal hazards, including tsunamis, chronic erosion, coastal flooding and other hazards associated with climate change.

About the Series

Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series is hosted by NOLS in person and on Zoom. The free talks begin at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month from January through April. No registration is required. Recordings of the presentations will be available on NOLS YouTube channel within one week after the event.

The series is made possible through the work of Olympic National Park, the North Olympic Library System, Discover Your Northwest, and the Friends of Olympic National Park.

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Special Events | Nature, Science & Tech | Info & Skills |

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About the Branch

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Upcoming Events

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.

Fri, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Join us for sensory storytime designed for children of all abilities!

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Stop by the library for help with your new device.

Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Teens in grades 7-12 can help plan events, give book reviews, and make the library a fun place!

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Talk about manga titles, watch anime, and learn about Japanese culture.

Fri, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Enjoy free pizza and snacks while playing games!

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.

Sat, Apr 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Drop in and unleash your creativity by designing your own quilt block!

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!

Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Share seeds or select some to start a garden!

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Sun, Apr 13, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.

Mon, Apr 14, All day
Forks Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Apr 14, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Mon, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun!

Tue, Apr 15, All day
Peninsula College at Forks
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.

Tue, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!

Tue, Apr 15, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Community Gym!

Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Chat about your recent reads and try new genres.

Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.

Wed, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!

Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.

Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Fill your studio's cubbies with items you’ll actually use!

Thu, Apr 17, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for All-Staff Training Day.

Fri, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:30pm
The Market at Port Angeles Food Bank
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at The Market at Port Angeles Food Bank!

Fri, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Sing, dance, and shout at this electrifying watch party for adults.

Sat, Apr 19, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crescent School
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of Crescent School.

Sat, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Share seeds or select some to start a garden!

Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.

Sun, Apr 20, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.

Mon, Apr 21, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Mon, Apr 21, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Mon, Apr 21, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–25, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–25, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!

Tue, Apr 22, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Community Gym!

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room (North)
Work on your poems, novels, or short stories through writing exercises and prompts.

Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room (South)
Brush up on your computer skills or learn how to use a computer for the first time.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 23, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Wed, Apr 23, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Wed, Apr 23, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–25, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Quileute Senior Center!

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in to the Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–25, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by the library for help with your new device.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–25, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Fri, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Celebrate Poetry Month with activity stations and readings by the new Clallam County Poet Laureate.

Fri, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
The true story of a long-married couple that uses their lottery money to revive their small town.

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.

Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create and learn through STEAM!

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring house plants to swap or expand your indoor garden.

Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Children of all ages and their families are invited to celebrate el Día del Niño/Children’s Day!

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.

Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!

Tue, Apr 29, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Community Gym!

Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring your own or play games from the Library's collection, or create art with provided supplies.

Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for activity sheets, games, and snacks to celebrate el Día del Niño/Children’s Day!

Cancelled
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Cancelled due to a change in presenter availability. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date later in the year.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Create a personalized beach towel at this event for teens!

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Enjoy a festive reception to welcome Nellie Bridge, the 2025-2027 Clallam County Poet Laureate.

Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.

Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Are you ready to battle it out? Show off your skills in this fun tournament.

Sun, May 04, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.

Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!

Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by to decorate Mother's Day cards at this all-ages event.

Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring your own or play games from the Library's collection, or create art with provided supplies.

Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Interested in having a say at the library? Join TAB to help plan events and make a difference!

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Celebrate Mother's Day with stories and activities!

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop-in block play for children 0–5 with their caregiver.

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Get to know oysters in this talk by author David George Gordon. Register in advance.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stop by to decorate Mother's Day cards at this all-ages event.

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Celebrate Mother's Day with stories and activities!

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pine and Eight
An open invitation to write in silence, together.

Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Teens in grades 7–12 can help plan events, give book reviews, and make the library a fun place!

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Talk about manga titles, watch anime, and learn about Japanese culture.

Sat, May 10, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.

Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!

Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Sun, May 11, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.