LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library invites the public to get to know about Lake County’s prehistory in the Sept. 19 installment of Know Lake County, a free lecture series.
The diverse programs take place on the third Saturday of each month from February through December at 2 p.m. at Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.
Dr. John Parker, an archaeologist based in Lake County, will present a PowerPoint show on Lake County’s extensive prehistory and pass around artifacts from various time periods. Parker will also demonstrate how to make tools by flaking stone.
Parker earned his Ph.D. in 1994 and has worked as an archaeologist for 43 years. His doctoral dissertation focused on changes in settlement patterns in the Clear Lake Basin during the past 12,000 years.
He currently owns Wolf Creek Archaeology in Lucerne. His website www.wolfcreekarcheology.com contains information about archaeological projects in Lake County and northern California.
Dr. Parker currently does archaeological consulting, assisting land owners through the planning and project development process in a way that protects historical sites.
In addition to his research work, he gives public lectures and leads archaeology walks for civic clubs and citizen groups.
His work has appeared in national television news programs and in a wide array of magazines and journals.
Know Lake County delves into many facets of Lake County, including human history, natural history, outdoor recreation, science, performing arts and programs for children.
The family-friendly programs are designed to inform and entertain Lake County residents about Lake County. Some programs will cover interesting lore about the county and others will cover the work that community organizations perform.
Upcoming Know Lake County programs will feature retired park ranger Tom Nixon representing Konocti Regional Trails in October, Mike Adams from the Soper Reese Theatre in November and Carolyn Jarrett from the Children’s Museum of Art and Science in December. Know Lake County will continue in 2016 with a new series of lectures beginning in February.
Know Lake County’s full 2015 schedule is posted on the Know Lake County Web site www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/KLC.htm .
For more information about Know Lake County and other library programs call 707-263-8817.
The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .
Library events are also posted at www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/Calendar.htm .
Jan Cook works for the Lake County Library.