Polk County Historical Society and Museums

POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Presents:

August 15, 2026 1:00 P.M.

At the Polk County Museum, Rickreall

William N. Orr, Professor Emeritus of Geology, University of Oregon and

Sheila Alfsen, Program Director and Past President of the Geological

Society of the Oregon Country

Polk County was host to an amazing array of animals during the Ice Ages, very different than the ones we have today. Their remains were preserved in the wetlands that pervaded the Willamette Valley. Come and learn about these amazing ancient denizens of Polk County.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS VERY INTERESTING PROGRAM

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children $2, Under 6 Free

MEMBERS ALWAYS FREE (Light refreshments served)