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VOLCANO VIEWS AND BREWS

This popular lecture series about Pacific Northwest natural and cultural history began in 2007 and continues today with both online and in-person events. These fascinating topics and lively speakers make for an enjoyable and horizon-widening evening, so register today!

Upcoming Event

45th Eruptiversary Views & Brews: Voices of the Volcano (In-Person AND Virtual)

  • When: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, 6:30pm
  • Where: Virtual OR Heathen Brewing (patio), 1109 Washington St. Vancouver, WA 98660
  • Admission:
    • In-Person Admission: $10 per attendee (space is limited!)
    • Virtual Livestream Access: $5 per household

Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling and history as we recognize the 45th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. This special edition of Views & Brews brings together the past and present through the voices of those who experienced the mountain’s dramatic transformation firsthand. Offered both in-person on the patio at Heathen Brewing in Vancouver and via live stream, this event will feature Alysa Adams, Lead Interpretive Specialist at Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, as she shares the powerful stories and riveting first-hand accounts she’s gathered through Washington State Parks’ oral history project, Voices of the Mount St. Helens Community.

For the 40th eruption anniversary in 2020, Washington State Parks launched this legacy project to preserve personal accounts from the mountain’s past—from the rustic Spirit Lake days of the 1960s to the emotional response in the wake of the eruption. Now, 45 years later, the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center welcomes over 50,000 visitors annually, and these stories continue to shape how we connect with the volcano’s history.

Alysa Adams has spent the past decade at Mount St. Helens, creating meaningful interpretive experiences for visitors, working closely with partners and volunteers, and inspiring curiosity in people of all ages. Whether engaging with youth at the Visitor Center, leading programs on park trails, or hosting evening talks at campgrounds, she brings enthusiasm, warmth, and a passion for sharing nature’s stories.

Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand accounts of Mount St. Helens' history and gain a deeper appreciation for the mountain that continues to captivate us all.

Please contact us with any topic or presenter suggestions.

You can donate to support Views & Brews here.

Interested in sponsoring a future Views & Brews event? Contact Sarah.

See select past lectures on our YouTube channel.