Join CSWC for an educational speaker event at Level Beer! Aaron Anderson from Xerces will be talking about providing residential landscapes as habitat for invertebrates. Please join us!

Populations of many invertebrate species are declining, but home gardeners can play an important role in their conservation as yards are well positioned to provide habitat for these species in residential landscapes. We will talk about why these creatures are important and how to create invertebrate habitat year-round at home. We will also touch on the risks pesticides pose to invertebrates at home and across the broader urban landscape (including urban waterways).

About the Speaker: Aaron Anderson works with the public and Xerces staff to reduce pesticide use in residential landscapes, including promoting alternative pest control measures and pollinator-friendly gardening practices. Prior to joining Xerces in 2022, he researched pollinator conservation in urban landscapes, restored habitat for several endangered butterfly species, and worked in insect biocontrol. Aaron has a PhD from Oregon State University.

Accessibility: Level Beer has a large parking with free parking. Parking lot is paved, with a gravel section at the back.

Directions:

BUS
Coming from East (Fairview): 
Take 21 from Parkrose TC to NE Sandy & 148th (Stop ID: 10822) 
Coming from West (Parkrose):
Take 21 from Gresham TC to NE Sandy & 148th (Stop ID:10790)

DRIVE 
When on NE 148th, Level Brewery is on the left side of the street just North of NE Airport Way. 

BIKE
Coming from East (Fairview):
NE 162nd > NE 158th > NE Airport Way > NE 148th
Coming from West (Parkrose): 
 NE 122nd > NE Airport Way

Questions? Reach out to event organizer, Maya, at maya.hurstmayr@columbiaslough.org.