Pint-Sized Science

1720 Willamette Falls Drive,West Linn OR 97068

27 April, 2023

Description

Tualatin Riverkeepers hosts Pint-Sized Science, a speaker series featuring innovative science and natural climate solutions being used right here in Washington County to improve watershed health. Tualatin Riverkeepers is proud to welcome Emilie Blevins from Xerces Society to talk about the presence of freshwater mussels in the Tualatin watershed and their use as water quality identifiers. About the speaker: Emilie Blevins is the Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist for the Xerces Society. 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. This event will take place on Thursday, April 27th at Ale & Cider House in West Linn. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, with the speaker beginning at 6:30 PM. Ordering food and mingling with community members before the event begins is encouraged! For more information about other speakers in this series, visit http://www.tualatinriverkeepers.org/education/pint-sized-science. If you have any questions about this event, please contact [email protected]