Pub Talk: Mussels & Macros
Join us for an evening of learning and discussion on Mussels & Macroinvertebrates at Ruzzo’s Retreat in Damascus!
Bring the family, friends, dogs and any mussel, macroinvertebrate (bugs!!) or freshwater ecology questions 🙂
When: Saturday April 26th, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Ruzzo’s Retreat
15252 OR-224
Damascus OR, 97089
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About our speakers:
Emilie Blevins –
Emilie holds a master’s of science in biology from Kansas State University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Berea College. Her professional experience includes more than 10 years working in biological research, conservation, and restoration. Her recent work ranges widely, from surveying for high alpine stoneflies, to snorkeling rivers to observe freshwater mussel populations. In her current role, Emilie also serves as the lead on freshwater mussel conservation work at Xerces.
Noah Jenkins –
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Riparian Program Manager
Noah has been with the Council since 2005, beginning with two years of AmeriCorps service before joining the Council’s staff. He holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences from Portland State University, where he studied wetland vegetation management for his thesis. Prior to that, he served as a member of the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan, where he ate some really questionable stuff.
When not being paid to plant things, Noah spends his time planting things without being paid. He can also often be found trying to keep his cat from destroying important documents, playing the violin with anyone who’ll put up with it, and cooking good food and reading with his amazing wife, Lora.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for making this event possible: Clackamas WES, Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Xerces Society
