Erika Billerbeck Decorah Rotary Presentation

Decorah Rotary Club is proud to host an evening with Erika Billerbeck on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Decorah VFW .

Luther College alumnus ('97) Erika Billerbeck has been an Iowa Conservation Officer for the last 25 years. In 2020, the University of Iowa Press published her book Wildland Sentinel: Field Notes from an Iowa Conservation Officer. In this book, Erika takes readers along for the ride as she and her colleagues sift through poaching investigations, chase down sex offenders in state parks, search for fugitives in wildlife areas, haul drunk boaters to jail, perform body recoveries, and face the chaos that comes with disaster response. Using an introspective personal voice, this narrative nonfiction work weaves stories of Iowa’s natural history with a cast of unforgettable characters. Wildland Sentinel touches on what it means to be a woman working in the male-dominated field of conservation law enforcement.

At this special, all-member gathering of the Decorah Rotary Club, Erika will talk about her book, tell stories, and take questions. Books will be available for purchase and personalized signature by the author for $20.

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