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.
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.
Lauren Richey, Xerces Society
(503) 232-6639, Ext. 123
lauren.richey@xerces.org
Emma Pelton, Xerces Society
(503) 232-6639 Ext. 102
emma.pelton@xerces.org
Photos by Stephanie McKnight,
The Xerces Society
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
ACTIVITIES
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