Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Emily Scherer, Lead Field Technician of flora protocols, for a Slough Science night at Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer. Come learn about the wonderful and unique plants that call the Columbia Slough Watershed home. We’ll talk about the fascinating ecological interactions of our local flora, including their relationships with insects, parasitism, and chemical defenses. We’ll also go over plant identification skills and how to plan your outings with wildflowers in mind.

Emily’s Bio:

Emily Scherer is a lifelong Oregonian who loves exploring her home and beyond by learning the plants that make up our ecosystems. Her early interest in growing cut flowers evolved into a passion for wildflower identification that often finds her wading through a muddy stream or crawling on the forest floor in search of species she has yet to see. Much of Emily’s plant knowledge comes from making use of tools on iNaturalist, where she is an avid user. After earning a degree in Biology from the University of Oregon, Emily worked in the botany department for the Forest Service. She currently works as a Lead Field Technician for flora protocols at the National Ecological Observatory Network, although her true dream job is to become a professional wildflower hunter. 

Getting there: This event will be held in the Von Ebert Brewing on Glisan! Parking is free in their lot. Public Transportation: Bus 25, 77, and 86 make stops nearby.

Von Ebert: This is an all ages venue. Drinks (alcoholic and NA) and food can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. Thursday is BOGO pizza, or get there early to order from their Happy Hour menu.

Accessibility: This site has restrooms and seating available.

Questions? Reach out to Ced, at Cedrion.Gloria@columbiaslough.org.