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Science Talk: Dragonflies, Wetlands, and Conservation 

Gustav's - Clackamas

                                                   Clackamas, Oregon                                                                                            Wednesday, September 16th, 2015                                     5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join the Xerces Society, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council for an evening Science Talk to learn about dragonfly biology and conservation and how to ID common local species

Come learn about the amazing diversity of Oregon's dragonflies and damselflies during an evening science talk with Celeste Searles Mazzacano, Aquatic Conservation Program Director of the Xerces Society. Celeste will unlock the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies, their important role in area wetlands, and discuss some of their most remarkable behaviors, such as the large annual migrations made by several North American species. The talk is intended to provide attendees with an introduction to dragonfly and damselfly ecology, life history, and conservation with a focus on the species that inhabit Oregon's rivers and wetlands. 

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Dragonfly Walk

JOIN US FOR A DRAGONFLY WALK FIELD SESSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Saturday, September 19th, 2015 

Separate event open to the first 30 people who register for the Science Talk 

An afternoon dragonfly walk field session in Happy Valley, Oregon on Saturday, September 19th is open to the first 30 people who register for the Science Talk. Once you register for the evening Science Talk, you'll receive the dragonfly walk registration code in your confirmation email.

* The Dragonfly Walk on September 19th will introduce participants to dragonfly and damselfly identification in the field. Grab a net and join us for a fun and engaging field visit through the hidden wetlands of Happy Valley! Participants will learn how to identify a variety of damselflies and dragonflies that make their way through the Portland area each summer and fall, as well as their habitat needs, and reproduction patterns.  You can also learn how to become a citizen scientist and record your own dragonfly and damselfly sightings!  

Registration for the field session is separate and space is limited. Look for a link to the event details and your unique registration code in your Science Talk confirmation email to register for the field session.

SPEAKER

Celeste Searles Mazzacano

Celeste is the Project Coordinator for the Migratory Dragonfly Partnership, and the Aquatic Conservation Director at the Xerces Society. She believes strongly in providing the public with knowledge, skills, and motivation to enhance and protect natural resources within their communities, and works to promote conservation of aquatic invertebrates and their habitats. With a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Minnesota, she has worked for over 18 years in research, conservation, and education. She has published numerous scientific papers and reports, and recently became Editor in Chief of ARGIA, the news journal of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas.

ABOUT THE XERCES SOCIETY

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. The Society's Aquatic Conservation Program works on the ground with local communities and ecologists to protect aquatic invertebrates and the ecosystems that sustain them. More information about the Xerces Society is available at www.xerces.org.

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