Join CSWC and naturalist walk leader Thomas Meinzen for a walk celebrating all things with wings! We'll spot and learn to identify various species of dragonflies, damselflies, bees, butterflies, birds, and more. Whitaker Ponds Nature Park is home to a diversity of winged wildlife and offers an excellent opportunity to become familiar with a variety of species, expand your observational skills, and enjoy the abundance of life in this urban wildlife sanctuary.

About the Speaker:

Thomas Meinzen (he/they) is an avid birder, naturalist, and educator. He has been leading bird, pollinator, and dragonfly walks for CSWC since 2020. He also coordinates Portland community tree-planting efforts with Friends of Trees and teaches workshops and music curriculum with the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.

Getting There:

We will meet at Whitaker Ponds - parking is free! Taking public transportation? Bus #75 drops riders off at NE 47th Ave and Columbia Blvd, a .25 mile walk from Whitaker Ponds. Bike parking is also available!

What to Bring:

Pack along water and dress for the weather. CSWC will provide some cold drinks and snacks.

Accessibility:

There is a porta-potty on site. We will be walking around the ponds, partly on a paved surface and partly on gravel. The path is flat.