TENT Talk: Other Worlds, Same Waters w/ NASA

Location & Time: Rainy Lake Visitor Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m.

What if the lakes, ancient rocks, and icy winters of Voyageurs National Park weren’t unique to Earth but echoed across the solar system? Explore how Voyageurs offers a way to understand other worlds without leaving the planet! Join us as we tour water-carved landscapes, ancient rock formations, and evidence of freeze-thaw cycles on Mars, Europa, and beyond!

Brandi Stewart is the Space Science Outreach Coordinator for the Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership, where she specializes in connecting NASA science to public lands. Growing up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brandi’s love for the natural world eventually led them out west to graduate school for Environmental Education through the North Cascades Institute's residency program. Prior to joining the Earth to Sky team in November 2024, Brandi spent nearly 14 years as an educator and interpretation lead with the National Park Service. She has crafted memorable visitor experiences at some of the country’s most iconic landscapes, including Mount Rainier, Devils Postpile, Death Valley, and Grand Canyon National Parks. In her current role, she designs and facilitated regional space science trainings, including "Rivers of Stars and Stories” last August in the Twin Cities. She is excited to be at Voyageurs National Park to experience its world-class dark skies and help folks connect with the wonders of the universe.