Friends of the Lopez Library and the San Juan Islands National Monument invite you to join them Wednesday, July 22, 7 p.m. in Woodmen Hall for another wonderful look at the geology that shapes our world presented by Professor Emeritus of geology Donn Charnley. Lopez Island has some of the most interesting shoreline features in the San Juan Islands, and walking our beaches or viewing the rocky shoreline from a boat are favorite past-times of many.

In this program, Professor Charnley examines the geological processes that produced our beautiful beaches and provides guidance for your own discovery of these unique geologic features. Your beachcombing will never be the same!

Charnley has taught geology for 50 years and also served in the Washington state legislature from 1970-1984. He is a popular speaker on Lopez and has presented two programs on geology in the past year, both well attended.

Lopez residents appreciate the natural wonders of our region and geology is a favorite interest. FLIP and SJINM look forward to another terrific evening of science and exploration.

This program is part of the SOL (Science on Lopez) series at the library this summer. Coming up on Aug. 13 Dr. Ian Lange presents a program on the beautiful and active volcano Mt. Baker, and on Aug. 19 popular meteorlogist and commentator Dr. Cliff Mass speaks on the future of weather prediction.

All SOL programs are co-sponsored between the Friends of the Lopez Island Library and the San Juan Islands National Monument.