Hover flies, a family of flies known as bee mimics, frequently seen darting around flowers. Come learn about these interesting pollinators! Hover flies, also known as syrphids or flower flies, are a family of flies best known as bee mimics, are frequently seen darting around flowers. Despite this fly family's small size and relatively hairless […]
This event will be recorded and posted to: the Xerces Society YouTube channel Although most ecosystems on Earth are altered by humans, we still have little understanding of how to do conservation, especially of insects in human-dominated ecosystems. Join Dr. Chelse Prather, Associate Professor of Biology at the Univeristy of Daylon, to talk about four […]
This event will be recorded and posted to: the Xerces Society YouTube channel In this webinar, Dr. Laura Figueroa will present on the importance of pollinators worldwide, factors that influence pollinator communities, and novel monitoring tools (including non-lethal AI based approaches), for monitoring pollinators in changing landscapes. She will present work on bee communities in […]
Dragonfly Day is here! We’re celebrating our favorite flying friends with a bunch of fun activities that kids and adults will enjoy! Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 1pm – 3pm at Tegart Ponds in SW Gresham. You can… Try your hand at catching dragonflies Learn about differences between dragonflies and damselflies Make dragonfly […]
This event will be recorded and posted to: the Xerces Society YouTube channel Pesticides are a hidden hazard in many monarch conservation efforts, whether in working lands, parks, backyards, or monarch overwintering groves. Residues in milkweed and nectar plants can degrade habitat quality and put monarchs at risk. This webinar will unpack the latest science […]
Transform your outdoor space into a haven for native pollinators with the right plants! Transform your outdoor space into a haven for native pollinators with the right plants! Uncover the best species for your landscape and attract a thriving community of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Anne […]
This event will be recorded and posted to: the Xerces Society YouTube channel How are U.S. bee species faring in light of the major threats they are facing? What more do we need to know to protect them? There are over 3,600 species of bees in the United States, but we only know the conservation […]
MASON BEES MADE EASY VIRTUAL CLASS VIA ZOOM Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 6:30PM-8:15PM Instructor: Mark Fitzsimons Whether you want to boost your veggie or fruit yields through better pollination or are keen on supporting our native pollinators, join Mark Fitzsimons for his insightful introduction to mason bees. This class serves as an excellent starting […]
Join Jarid from Portland Nursery to learn how to identify beneficial insects and how to encourage them to venture into your yard. Join Jarid from Portland Nursery for a talk about beneficial insects! Jarid will cover a wide variety of topics, including how to identify common beneficials and what they do in our gardens. He […]
Join Jarid from Portland Nursery to learn how to identify beneficial insects and how to encourage them to venture into your yard. Join Jarid from Portland Nursery for a talk about beneficial insects! Jarid will cover a wide variety of topics, including how to identify common beneficials and what they do in our gardens. He […]