# Event Details - **Event Name**: Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, it instantly transformed hundreds of square miles of lush Pacific Northwest forest into a silent wasteland. Though while the world watched what looked like an absolute ecological dead zone, a quiet and unexpected rebellion of life was already beginning just beneath the grey surface. Join author and science writer Dr. Eric Wagner as he explores the fascinating ecological aftermath of this historic eruption. Drawing from his acclaimed book, After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens, Eric’s program traces how plants and animals transformed our understanding of how ecosystems rebuild after a major disaster. He tells a story of remarkable natural resilience that challenges how we view catastrophe and renewal in the wild. About the Speaker Dr. Eric Wagner is a writer and biologist based in Seattle. He holds a PhD in biology from the University of Washington and is the author of multiple works, including After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens, and Seabirds as Sentinels: Auklets, Puffins, Shearwaters, and the View from Destruction Island. His work on science, nature, and the environment has appeared in Smithsonian, Orion, and High Country News. Admission is free and open to the public, with refreshments available for purchase. Each event features a specialty cocktail. Doors and cash bar open at 6:00 PM. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the limited bar. The presentation and livestream will begin at 6:30 PM. To access the livestream of this event, please register here: https://forms.gle/DbaUnmCiVFFsBRNk6 The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is located at 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. For more information about this talk and upcoming events at the Museum, please visit our website: wisconsinmaritime.org Please note: although these events incorporate a thematic drink, there is no requirement or emphasis on alcohol consumption. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse, please reach out to the national substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP." - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manitowoc/think-and-drink-the-1980-eruption-and-recovery-of-mount-st-helens/200030542237901 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, virtual, science-fair, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 14 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Manitowoc - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54220 - **lat**: 44.0927 - **long**: -87.65573 - **full address**: 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54220 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/250458bbfc4b3cc145e818557bd52cd4188c30e100160495cafc9b3c09784147-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081858-gmir?v=1788698661 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens being held? - **A:** Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54220. - **Q**: Who is organizing Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens? - **A:** Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens is organized by Wisconsin Maritime Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Think & Drink: The 1980 Eruption & Recovery of Mount St. Helens is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manitowoc, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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