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SUMMARY:AdvenTours: Lava Lands National Monument Hike and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair\, we will explore Lava Lands National Monument\, gaining an understanding for Central Oregon’s volcanic history and immersing ourselves under the night sky! \nNaturalist Guided Experience: This adventure will take us to Lava Lands\, an amazing 10 square mile lava field just south of Bend. We will hit the trail and head towards the incredible Kipuka\, an island of trees that thrive amongst a sea of ancient lava flows. Your guide will share stories and wisdom about Central Oregon’s uncanny geology as we search for inspiring vistas as the sun descends behind the mighty Cascade Mountains. Once the sun’s glow has waned\, we will turn our attention skyward\, as your guide will impart their knowledge of the twinkling heavens above! \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/adventours-lava-lands/
LOCATION:Lava Lands Visitors Center\, https://www.google.com/maps/place/4354'34.5N+12121'32.9W/@43.909578\,-121.359151\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.909578!4d-121.359151?entry=ttu\, Bend\, OR\, 97707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Science,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sampling aquatic insects\, including mayflies and stoneflies\, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training\, then\, in teams of two to four\, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead\, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek\, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions. \nUDWC will host our 14th annual Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek event on August 15th and 16th\, 2024! This will be our 14th consecutive year collecting aquatic insect (macroinvertebrate) samples to learn about how physical habitat conditions for native trout and salmon and other aquatic organisms are changing alongside stream flow and stream habitat restoration work by UDWC and our partners. \n2024 sample collection will focus on the following reaches of Whychus Creek: \n\nRecently restored reaches at Deschutes Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch Preserve\, and at Creekside Park in Sisters;\nOlder restoration sites including Whychus Canyon Preserve Phase 1\, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve upstream reaches\, and Whychus Floodplain on National Forest lands upstream of Sisters);\nSamples from unrestored\, “control” reaches at Whychus Canyon Preserve; and\nSamples from Alder Springs and upstream of USFS Road 6360\, both affected by stream flow restoration but where no habitat restoration has occurred.\n\nWe will collect 18 samples over two days with restoration partners and community volunteers\, working in teams of 2-4. You can register for one day or both at the links below: \nThursday\, August 15th REGISTER \nFriday\, August 16th REGISTER
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-on-whychus-creek-4/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Creekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science,Volunteer,Water,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sampling aquatic insects\, including mayflies and stoneflies\, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training\, then\, in teams of two to four\, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead\, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek\, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions. \nUDWC will host our 14th annual Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek event on August 15th and 16th\, 2024! This will be our 14th consecutive year collecting aquatic insect (macroinvertebrate) samples to learn about how physical habitat conditions for native trout and salmon and other aquatic organisms are changing alongside stream flow and stream habitat restoration work by UDWC and our partners. \n2024 sample collection will focus on the following reaches of Whychus Creek: \n\nRecently restored reaches at Deschutes Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch Preserve\, and at Creekside Park in Sisters;\nOlder restoration sites including Whychus Canyon Preserve Phase 1\, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve upstream reaches\, and Whychus Floodplain on National Forest lands upstream of Sisters);\nSamples from unrestored\, “control” reaches at Whychus Canyon Preserve; and\nSamples from Alder Springs and upstream of USFS Road 6360\, both affected by stream flow restoration but where no habitat restoration has occurred.\n\nWe will collect 18 samples over two days with restoration partners and community volunteers\, working in teams of 2-4. You can register for one day or both at the links below: \nThursday\, August 15th REGISTER \nFriday\, August 16th REGISTER
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-on-whychus-creek-4/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:Creekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science,Volunteer,Water,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Know Migrations - Natural History of Lake Abert at Worthy Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Hear about Oregon’s culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. \nRon Larson\, PhD shares why Lake Abert is so extraordinary – both culturally and ecologically\, and that it urgently needs our ongoing attention so that it remains an essential part of the Great Basin eco
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/know-migrations-natural-history-of-lake-abert-at-worthy-brewing/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Public Library":MAILTO:laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org
GEO:44.0553359;-121.2604571
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
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SUMMARY:Natural History of Oregon's Lake Abert in the Great Basin
DESCRIPTION:Hear about Oregon’s culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. \nRegistration recommended. Register here.  \nRon Larson\, PhD shares why Lake Abert is so extraordinary – both culturally and ecologically\, and that it urgently needs our ongoing attention so that it remains an essential part of the Great Basin ecosystem.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/natural-history-of-oregons-lake-abert-in-the-great-basin/
LOCATION:Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center\, Overlook Road\, Sunriver\, OR\, 97707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T150000
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SUMMARY:Art and Wine in Nature!
DESCRIPTION:Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is home to Central Oregon’s only botanic garden\, showcasing the diversity of plant life in the Great Basin ecosystem. Come wander the garden in the cool of the evening and explore local artists who use nature as their inspiration. This evening event will include wine\, appetizers\, and the sweet sounds of the Obsidian Jazz group. \nFeatured artists include Copper Moon’s sculpture\, Betti Butler’s digital art\, Jim Gilmore’s steel sculpture\, and Michelle Adam’s photography. \nThis event is in memory of Harry Hamilton\, a long time supporter of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s mission to inspire present and future generations to cherish and understand our natural world. \nAdmission is free to this incredible display.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/art-and-wine-in-nature/
LOCATION:Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory\, 57245 River Rd\, Sunriver\, OR\, 97707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Outdoors & Adventure,Science,Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T083000
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SUMMARY:AdvenTours: Deschutes River Trail and Benham Falls
DESCRIPTION:Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair\, we will enjoy the reward of stunning views and learn about bask in the serene beauty and power of the Deschutes River. \nNaturalist Guided Experience: This serene trail will take us through a forest of Ponderosa Pine among spectacular lava flows where vistas of Oregon’s backbone\, the Cascade Range\, stand tall in the distance. We’ll witness the seemingly placid Deschutes turn torrid as it careens over ancient lava rock falls while aspen groves sweep along the river’s edge. During our adventure\, your guide will impart their knowledge of the Deschutes River’s hydrology as well as local flora and fauna. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/adventours-benham-falls/
LOCATION:Benham Falls
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Science,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderlust Tours":MAILTO:info@WanderlustTours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T163939
CREATED:20240816T202202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T000128Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Las Monarcas\, Celebrating the Magic of Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a special day dedicated to the astonishing migratory journey of monarch butterflies with Indigenous performances\, a Mayan writing workshop\, a butterfly reflection walk\, and storytelling. Transportation is available upon request. Food and educational resources are provided.  No registration is required. For transportation needs you can email priscilla@envirocenter.org or call/text at (541) 508-5410 \nÚnete a nosotros en un día especial dedicado a las mariposas monarca y su asombrosa travesía migratoria. Durante este evento\, exploramos la fascinante vida de estas criaturas aladas\, desde sus inicios como orugas hasta su épica migración a través de la observación\, talleres educativos y narración de historias. Se ofrece transporte\, alimentos y recursos educativos. No es necesario registrarse. Para necesidades de transporte\, puede enviar un correo electrónico a priscilla@envirocenter.org o llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al (541) 508-5410 \nThank you to our partners- Deschutes Land Trust\, Oregon Wild\, Vámonos Outside\, and The Environmental Center \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/dia-de-las-monarcas-celebrating-the-magic-of-migration/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, Northwest Wall Street\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden,Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Science,Social Justice,Youth Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Environmental Center":MAILTO:info@envirocenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T193000
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SUMMARY:Fall Social and Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Fall Social and Seed Swap! Join us on Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Worthy Brewing Company for a fun evening of mingling\, swapping seeds\, and sharing garden stories. Whether you’re a seasoned native plant gardener or just starting out\, this event is perfect for connecting with fellow native plant enthusiasts . \nWe’ll provide some light refreshements. Drinks avaialble for purchase. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the Pollinator Pathway\, make new friends\, and enjoy the cozy fall atmosphere. See you there! \nRegister here
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/fall-social-and-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden,Science,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T190000
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SUMMARY:Livable Future Forum
DESCRIPTION:How do we meet our community’s needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible?\nThrough our Livable Future Forum\, we’ll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of farming in the high desert to the creative work of developing Complete Communities\, you’ll gain new insight into the many ways land use decision making is foundational to life in our region — and learn how you can participate in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for Central Oregon.\nEvents will be on Oct. 3\, Oct 23\, and Nov. 13. All events will start at 7 pm and take place at Open Space Event Studios in the Bend Central District.  \nEach event in this three-part series will feature a LandWatch program director in conversation with fellow local experts covering a range of topics on land use and regional livability. \nREGISTER FOR ALL THREE EVENTS \nOn October 3\, we’ll start out by looking closely at the lives of mule deer\, with the High Desert Museum’s Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson. You see deer often\, but how much do you know about this shy\, fascinating species? Find out. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 3 ONLY \nOn October 23\, we’ll talk about farming in the high desert with local farmers and ambitious entrepreneurs Megan Kellner-Rode and Cate Havstad. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 23 ONLY \nAnd\, on November 13\, following hot on the heels of the national election\, we will host a lively session all about how we can act locally to create Complete Communities to ensure a more equitable\, climate-resilient future. \nGET TICKETS FOR NOV 13 ONLY
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/livable-future-forum/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Public Lands,Science,Sustainability,Water
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Oregon LandWatch":MAILTO:caitlyn@colw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T083000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T193028Z
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SUMMARY:AdvenTours: Tumalo Creek Scenic Hike
DESCRIPTION:Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair\, we will experience a magnificent ecosystem filled with burgeoning flora and fauna\, spring migratory birds\, and more that find refuge and resources in Tumalo Creek. \nNaturalist Guided Experience: We will begin our adventure along the crystal clear waters of Tumalo Creek. Our route will take us through a section of Tumalo canyon where we will immerse ourselves in some of Central Oregon’s finest geologic features. This scenic area just outside Bend’s front door known as Shevlin Park was founded as a beacon of conservation. Early 1900’s Bend was almost exclusively a logging community and as many areas became heavily logged\, demand grew for a nearby area to be protected for recreation. In 1920\, Shevlin-Hixon Lumber Company\, under the guidance of Thomas W. Shevlin and Hugh O’Kane\, donated the land to the city of Bend with the stipulation that it be used for park purposes. This initial donation helped establish the park\, and it has been expanded over the years through additional land acquisitions. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/adventours-tumalo-creek/
LOCATION:Shevlin Park\, 18920 Shevlin Park Road\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Science,Social Justice
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GEO:44.0826294;-121.3783612
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T210000
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SUMMARY:Livable Future Forum
DESCRIPTION:How do we meet our community’s needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible?\nThrough our Livable Future Forum\, we’ll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of farming in the high desert to the creative work of developing Complete Communities\, you’ll gain new insight into the many ways land use decision making is foundational to life in our region — and learn how you can participate in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for Central Oregon.\nEvents will be on Oct. 3\, Oct 23\, and Nov. 13. All events will start at 7 pm and take place at Open Space Event Studios in the Bend Central District.  \nEach event in this three-part series will feature a LandWatch program director in conversation with fellow local experts covering a range of topics on land use and regional livability. \nREGISTER FOR ALL THREE EVENTS \nOn October 3\, we’ll start out by looking closely at the lives of mule deer\, with the High Desert Museum’s Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson. You see deer often\, but how much do you know about this shy\, fascinating species? Find out. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 3 ONLY \nOn October 23\, we’ll talk about farming in the high desert with local farmers and ambitious entrepreneurs Megan Kellner-Rode and Cate Havstad. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 23 ONLY \nAnd\, on November 13\, following hot on the heels of the national election\, we will host a lively session all about how we can act locally to create Complete Communities to ensure a more equitable\, climate-resilient future. \nGET TICKETS FOR NOV 13 ONLY
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/livable-future-forum/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Public Lands,Science,Sustainability,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T190000
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SUMMARY:Livable Future Forum
DESCRIPTION:How do we meet our community’s needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible?\nThrough our Livable Future Forum\, we’ll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of farming in the high desert to the creative work of developing Complete Communities\, you’ll gain new insight into the many ways land use decision making is foundational to life in our region — and learn how you can participate in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for Central Oregon.\nEvents will be on Oct. 3\, Oct 23\, and Nov. 13. All events will start at 7 pm and take place at Open Space Event Studios in the Bend Central District.  \nEach event in this three-part series will feature a LandWatch program director in conversation with fellow local experts covering a range of topics on land use and regional livability. \nREGISTER FOR ALL THREE EVENTS \nOn October 3\, we’ll start out by looking closely at the lives of mule deer\, with the High Desert Museum’s Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson. You see deer often\, but how much do you know about this shy\, fascinating species? Find out. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 3 ONLY \nOn October 23\, we’ll talk about farming in the high desert with local farmers and ambitious entrepreneurs Megan Kellner-Rode and Cate Havstad. \nGET TICKETS FOR OCT 23 ONLY \nAnd\, on November 13\, following hot on the heels of the national election\, we will host a lively session all about how we can act locally to create Complete Communities to ensure a more equitable\, climate-resilient future. \nGET TICKETS FOR NOV 13 ONLY
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/livable-future-forum/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Public Lands,Science,Sustainability,Water
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SUMMARY:OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Mapping War Zones via Satellite
DESCRIPTION:Join Jamon Lee Van Den Hoek\, Associate Professor in OSU’s College of Earth\, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences\, for a guest lecture on mapping conflict zones with satellite at the November Science Pub. \nIn war torn areas\, physical damage can be immense and reporting of it inconsistent or worse\, unreliable. Learn how Jamon Van Den Hoek and his team in the Conflict Ecology Lab use open satellite data to monitor damage caused by armed conflict and to develop new approaches to map refugee movements and assess environmental and climatic change in politically fragile contexts around the globe. The lab’s maps and data covering the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have been published in the New York Times\, BBC\, Al Jazeera and other major global news outlets. \n\nFood Provided (Heavy hors d’oeuvers prepared by OSU-Cascades EDGE Catering No-host bar with beer\, cider\, wine and non-alcoholic beverages)\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/osu-cascades-science-pub-mapping-war-zones-via-satellite/
LOCATION:OSU Cascades – Edward J. Ray Hall\, Atrium\, 1500 SW Chandler Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Science
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Walk with Think Wild
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about bird migration and our feathered friends who overwinter here in Central Oregon? \nJoin us for a morning winter bird walk led by our passionate youth volunteer and bird expert\, Mason! We will learn to identify different Central Oregon bird species and discuss some of their winter adaptations and habits. \nMeet at Hatfield Ponds on Sunday\, December 1st at 9 am. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. \nEvent contact: becca@thinkwildco.org
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/winter-bird-walk-with-think-wild/
LOCATION:Hatfield Ponds\, McGrath Road 22395\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Science,Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T180000
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SUMMARY:Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as they dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world of mussels. Alexa Martinez\, Wildlife Biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge\, will shed light on the fascinating lives of native mollusks thriving in the waterways of eastern Oregon. Alexa will share the unique habitat of each mussel species and discuss how snowmelt feeds the watersheds that sustain these creatures. Come learn how these often-overlooked species play a critical role in maintaining the health of the desert ecosystems.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/beneath-the-surface-desert-mussels/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Climate,Online event,Science
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