SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 2026 11:00AM
32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA
The rocks and landscapes that surround us reveal the story of Williamstown’s geologic past. What are these rocks and landscapes telling us? How did events hundreds of millions of years ago eventually shape the mountains and valleys that we love and admire today? Prof. Mark Brandriss is a geologist with a special interest in igneous rocks and magmas, recently retired after many years teaching at Smith College in Northampton. He has lived in Williamstown since 1996 and enjoys hiking, birdwatching, and admiring the geologic wonders of our region.