A Point In Time

A Point In Time evolved from Tom's interest in connecting people with the insights gained from years of fieldwork  in archaeology and myriad environmental positions.  Today, our offerrings include a wide range of subjects in natural and cultural history with a focus on exciting, hands-on experiential education.  We provide real-world examples and use real materials when discussing natural and cultural history topics. 

Tom Prang

M.S. Curriculum/Instruction, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1996

B.A. Anthropology, SIU, Carbondale, 1992

Northwestern University Archaeology Field School, Evanston, IL, 1988 

Tom blends his academic backgrounds in archaeology and education with a diverse work history, including backcountry guide, wild-land firefighter, naturalist, researcher, park ranger, flint knapper, bear monitor, and field archaeologist.  As a hunter, subsistence fisher, gleaner, and trapper, he has spent much time in the backcountry learning skills for survival and navigation.  Using both prehistoric and modern technology, Tom works with materials such as jade, mammoth ivory, bone, slate, wood, shell, fur, antler, and chalcedony to create museum-quality replicas for educational programs.

He is  currently living in Lacey, Washington.

Julia Pinnix

B.S. Environmental Education, cum laude, Huxley College of Environmental Studies, Western Washington University, Bellingham, 1990

 Julia has spent her life living and working throughout the United States, and has travelled on every continent.  With a fascination for natural and cultural history, she has explored human cultures and natural ecosystems throughout the globe.  She uses her diverse experiences in a variety of ways: wilderness backcountry guide, professional naturalist, program coordinator, and instructor.  She is currently the Visitor Services Manager for Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex.