Parks program to focus on early photography and geology in Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks

Yellowstone by William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) (Provided)

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Bowling Green State University, will present an exploration of the early perspectives of national park landscapes.

Led by professors Andrew Hershberger and Kurt Panter from BGSU, these talks will delve into the imagery captured by photographers in the 1860s and the geological insights of early scholars.

Yosemite by Carleton Watkins (1829-1916) (Provided)

The public is invited to join as the programs focus on Yellowstone National Park on April 17 at 7 p.m., and Yosemite National Park on May 1 at 7 p.m. Both programs will be hosted at the Rotary Nature Center at Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve.

Preregistration is encouraged. To reserve a spot, contact Cinda Stutzman at stutzman@bgohio.org or call 419-353-0301.