Where
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
72650 Riverview Lane
Irrigon, OR 97844
Driving Directions
The main refuge entrance, located on the McCormack Unit, is located 10 miles south of I-84.
From Highway 730 in the town of Irrigon, turn west on SE 3rd Street, then immediately left on Columbia Lane. After approximately 3 miles, turn right on Paterson Ferry Road. At the end of Paterson Ferry (approx 1.3 miles), turn left on Riverview Lane. Follow it beyond the grain elevators and turn left into the chain link fence shop yard.
Intended Audience
This is a family-friendly, citizen science event and we encourage parents and children to attend.Additional Information
There is no cost for the workshop, however, pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Registered participants will receive Xerces Society's Monarch Conservation publications.
Lunch will not be provided; please bring a bagged lunch and water to the course. Snacks and other beverages will be provided.
Registration Contact
Lauren Richey, Xerces Society
(503) 232-6639, Ext. 123
lauren.richey@xerces.org
Workshop Instructor Contact
Emma Pelton, Xerces Society
(503) 232-6639 Ext. 102
emma.pelton@xerces.org
Photo Credits
Photos by Stephanie McKnight,
The Xerces Society
Monarch Butterflies
And How You Can Help!
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
Irrigon, Oregon
Saturday, June 16th, 2018
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
PLEASE JOIN THE XERCES SOCIETY AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR THIS HANDS-ON, FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAINING ON WHAT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP CONSERVE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
Bring the family and join us in learning how you can help conserve monarch butterflies and their habitat
- Learn about the monarch life cycle
- Learn what monarchs need and how to identify milkweed species, native nectar plants, and what else makes good monarch habitat
- Learn how to create a garden and support monarchs
- Learn how to participate in citizen science projects
ACTIVITIES
- Presentations by monarch researchers on monarch conservation and science
- Get out in the field and find monarchs and milkweed!
- Participate in citizen science projects
- Activities and treasure hunt event for kids
INSTRUCTOR
Emma Pelton, Conservation Biologist, The Xerces Society
Emma is a Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society whose work focuses on the conservation of the Western population of monarch butterflies. She has a Master's degree in Agroecology and Entomology and experience working on the conservation of rare species of butterflies, bats, and snakes.
GUEST SPEAKERS
CalLee Davenport, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
Cameron Thomas and Cheryl Schultz, Washington State University-Vancouver
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