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SUMMARY:Science on Tap: How to Revive Our Memories & Restore the Planet
DESCRIPTION:As the climate emergency worsens and biodiversity shrinks\, we humans get used to it—we adapt\, we normalize\, we forget. Scientists call this “shifting baseline syndrome” and warn that it’s why we are increasingly sleepwalking toward disaster. \nIn this positive and inspiring manifesto\, the environmental activist and longtime editor-in-chief of Sierra magazine Jason Dove Mark offers an antidote\, focusing on four simple but powerful rules that everyone can use to resist environmental amnesia: \nGo outside. Bear witness. Make a record. Pass it on. \nMark makes the case for easy\, everyday practices that can help us “remember the Earth” and support environmental conservation\, restoration\, and rewilding. And he shares moving examples of citizen scientists\, birdwatchers\, mountain climbers\, and fishermen across the country who are putting them into practice. The Earth Said Remember Me: *How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet *is a hopeful\, achievable prescription for protecting the planet\, one citizen at a time. \nJason Dove Mark has served as editor-in-chief of Sierra and editor of Earth Island Journal. His writing has appeared in the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, San Francisco Chronicle\, and the Atlantic. He lives in the PNW.\n——–\nCOST:\n$15 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$45 SUPPORTER (Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program) \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/science-on-tap-how-to-revive-our-memories-restore-the-planet/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theatre\, 3000 NE Alberta St\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap - How to Think Like a Volcano
DESCRIPTION:When and how will a volcano erupt in the future? Say…Mount Baker (a very-high-threat volcano in Washington State)? \nVolcanic eruptions are fueled by the magmas stored beneath the surface\, so if we want to better prepare\, we have to dig deep (literally). In this talk\, we will explore “how to think like a volcano” by looking closely at how ‘magma factories’ operate. \nWhen a magma cools and solidifies\, it can form crystals that can sometimes preserve zones like the rings of a tree. Zoning patterns can therefore record the changing magmatic environment\, including temperature changes\, physical interactions between magmas\, and time. \nUsing crystal cargo in erupted material\, we will address: \n\nWhat causes magmas to escape the crust and erupt on the surface?\nHow long does it take for magma to exit the crust?\nCan we improve our “stopwatches” between the moment volcanic unrest is detected\, and the moment we need to respond to an impending eruption?\n\nWe’ll take a close look at the Cascade volcanoes in our very own backyard\, zooming in on the active Mount Baker in WA state. \nDr. Hannah Shamloo works at Central Washington University as an Assistant Professor where she has taught igneous petrology\, geochemistry\, volcanology\, and science communication for the past 5 years. Her research is on both active and extinct volcanic systems in Washington state and beyond.——– \nCOST:\n$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$45.00 SUPPORTER: Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/science-on-tap-how-to-think-like-a-volcano/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:How Did the Frog Cross the Road? Portland’s Frog Tunnel
DESCRIPTION:Every winter\, the amphibians of northwest Portland enter a real-life game of Frogger. Most drivers on U.S. Route 30 never notice the small\, slimy critters leaping across the asphalt on rainy nights. But for northern red-legged frogs\, the stakes are high—reach the water to lay their eggs\, or die trying. \nIn response to their plight\, biologists are using innovative solutions to help frogs and other vulnerable wildlife cross roads. With the help of buckets and bulldozers\, over a decade of conservation efforts have inspired a growing community of amphibian enthusiasts in Portland. In the summer of 2024\, they broke ground on their biggest venture yet: a tunnel for frogs beneath Route 30. \nLess than two years later\, the project is shaping up to be an early success story. Along the way\, scientists are using specialized technology to document northern red-legged frog behavior and develop strategies to protect this common\, yet cryptic species. \nJoin us to learn about the challenges our amphibian neighbors face and how we can help overcome them\, while gaining a glimpse into the fascinating lives of frogs. \nAlyson Yates is a graduate student in the School of Earth\, Environment and Society at PSU and a freelance photojournalist. Her work has been featured by National Wildlife Magazine\, Bats Magazine\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, OSU\, and other media outlets.\n——–\nCOST:\n$15 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$45 SUPPORTER (Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program) \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/how-did-the-frog-cross-the-road-portlands-frog-tunnel/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theatre\, 3000 NE Alberta St\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poking the Squid: What We Can Learn from Animal Sex
DESCRIPTION:A vast and delightfully diverse journey through the sex lives of animals. \nFor too long\, science has ignored and obscured the multiplicity of animal sexual behavior. With vivid\, often funny\, and always beautiful watercolor illustrations in a work of graphic nonfiction\, artist Perrin Roosevelt Ireland examines how animals express and have sex. \nGo on a wild biodiversity ride from queerness\, infidelity\, and divorce to consent\, sexual cannibalism\, and sex change. She interviews researchers at the edge of this new science and brings readers along as she learns the latest discoveries. \nIn vivid comics of seahorse dads\, polygamous albatross\, and gender-fluid barnacles\, Poking the Squid illustrates for us a vibrant and erotic earth that we are just beginning to grasp. By illuminating and celebrating animal diversity\, she asks us to embrace our own. \nPerrin Roosevelt Ireland is an artist and environmentalist. Her work has appeared at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and the Mystic Seaport Museum and in Discover\, Nature\, Scientific American\, and the Rumpus. She lives in Brooklyn\, New York.\n——– \nCOST:\n$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$46.75 Book and ticket combo – 15% off both \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/poking-the-squid-what-we-can-learn-from-animal-sex/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Talk
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap: Menopause Research: Patterns\, Placebos\, & Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:Menopause is becoming a buzzword! How do we separate the science from sensationalism? \nFind out in this fascinating tour through the world of hormone fluctuations\, ovarian aging\, and medical interventions. We’ll cover: \n\nPerimenopause vs menopause\nThe impacts of menopause vs the effects of getting older\nWhy hormone therapy went from favored to feared overnight\, and what we’ve learned since\nHow menopause affects our risks for chronic diseases\nHormones: good for long-term health? Some safer than others?\nWhat non-hormonal therapies are there?\n\nChristina Cameli (she/her) is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is the owner of Menopause Northwest\, LLC\, a menopause-focused healthcare practice in Portland\, OR. In addition to direct patient care\, Christina develops menopause-related education for a variety of formats.\n——–\nCOST:\n$15 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$45 SUPPORTER (Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program) \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/science-on-tap-menopause-research-patterns-placebos-pitfalls/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theatre\, 3000 NE Alberta St\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap - When the Window Breaks: How Vision is Rebuilt
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever looked through a foggy window and wondered what if that were your eyesight? What happens when the window of your eye becomes cloudy? \nThe cornea—the clear front surface of the eye—plays a critical role in focusing light and allowing us to see the world sharply. But infections\, injuries\, genetic conditions\, and aging can damage this delicate tissue\, leading to blurred vision\, pain\, and sometimes even blindness. The remarkable news is that many of these conditions are treatable—and in some cases\, surgeons can replace the damaged “window” of the eye to restore sight. \nWhether you have a corneal disease\, know someone with vision problems\, or are simply curious about how modern medicine can bring sight back\, join us to learn about: \n\nHow the cornea works\nWhat cause it to become cloudy or scarred\nHow treatments work\nHow donated tissue can restore sight\n\nGain a deeper understanding of how damage to this tiny\, transparent tissue is among the top causes of global blindness and how advances in eye care are helping people see the world clearly again. \nAfshan Nanji\, MD\, MPH is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU. She cares for patients with diseases of the cornea including infections\, keratoconus\, dystrophies\, ocular surface cancers\, and other conditions. In addition to her clinical work\, she teaches future eye surgeons and conducts research to improve diagnosis and treatments for corneal disease.\n——–\nCOST:\n$15 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$45 SUPPORTER (Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program) \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/science-on-tap-when-the-window-breaks-how-vision-is-rebuilt/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theatre\, 3000 NE Alberta St\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Silken Thread: Five Insects & Their Impacts on Human History
DESCRIPTION:A moth\, a flea\, a mosquito…\nInsects are seldom mentioned in history texts\, yet they significantly shaped human history. For example: \n\nSilkworms (moths) have been farmed to produce silk for millennia\, and the Silk Road created a history of empires and cultural exchanges of ideas\, philosophies\, and religions.\nFleas and lice carried bacteria that caused three major plague pandemics. Bacteria carried by insects left their ancient clues as DNA embedded in victims’ teeth.\nLice caused outbreaks of typhus\, especially in crowded conditions such as prisons and concentration camps. Typhus aggravated the effects of the Irish potato famine\, and Irish refugees took typhus to North America.\nMosquito-borne yellow fever was transported to the Americas via the trans-Atlantic slave trade\, causing panic in the US and creating hazards in constructing the Panama Canal.\n\nDr. Rob Wiedenmann will explore the impact and common threads connecting these insects. This talk is based on his book\, coauthored by J. Ray Fisher: The Silken Thread: Five Insects and Their Impacts on Human History. \nDr. Rob Wiedenmann is Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Arkansas. He received a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, and a Ph.D. in Entomology\, both from Purdue University. He also worked at the Illinois Natural History Survey\, where he focused on biological control of insects and weeds. He is a past-president of the Entomological Society of America. \n——–\nCOST:\n$15.00 Discount (senior\, student\, it’s your b-day\, just can’t afford the GA price)\n$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$61.20 BOOK/TICKET combo (15% OFF both!) \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/the-silken-thread-five-insects-their-impacts-on-human-history/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dementia Research: A Long and Winding Road
DESCRIPTION:(Back by popular demand!) (Now with ASL interpreters!)\nForty-seven million people worldwide are affected by dementias\, causing memory loss\, difficulties with planning\, difficulties with language\, personality changes\, mood changes\, and agitation. These diseases\, including Alzheimer’s Disease\, have devastating impacts on affected individuals\, their families\, and their friends. \n\nIf everyone lived long enough\, would we all develop some form of dementia?\nWhat causes dementia\, and how does it progress?\nWhy did earlier clinical trials to treat dementia fail?\nDo current treatments help?\nWhat do new findings suggest about how to treat dementia?\n\nJoin us to explore these and other questions\, as well as new insights into how dementias begin and possible ways to slow or even stop them. \nThis show is dedicated to Steve Goodwin\, a pianist and composer with Alzheimer’s. Singer/songwriter Naomi LaViolette returns to Science on Tap at this very show to perform some of his works! More about their collaboration at Saving His Music. \nDr. Larry S. Sherman is a Professor of Neuroscience at OHSU. He is also the President of the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. He has over 120 publications related to brain development and neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. (You may remember him from our shows Music & the Brain and Neuroscience of Racism!)\nThis show will have ASL interpretation.\n——– \nCOST:\n$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)\n$45.00 SUPPORTER: Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program \nTICKETS: Get tickets!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/dementia-research-a-long-and-winding-road/
LOCATION:Aladdin Theater\, 3017 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Talk
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SUMMARY:SciPub: Addressing Climate Change with Beavers
DESCRIPTION:What is beaver-based restoration and how can it help us?\n\n\n\n\nA Science Pub lecture with Meg Waller\, Environmental Scientist\, and Restoration Program Manager with Bark. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Lecture\n\n\n\n\nClimate change is impacting our environments more than ever. Our region is predicted to get less precipitation\, both in the form of rain and snow\, and in turn experience more frequent and intense wildfires over an extended fire season. This impacts humans\, plants\, animals and the land alike. \n\n\n\n\nConsidering these predictions\, a major focus of restoration groups across the region is how to store more water. One of the most valuable partners in this water-focused restoration is beavers! By damming small streams\, they create ponds and wetlands that store water and offer myriad other ecosystem benefits. Beavers benefit nearly all aspects of our ecosystems\, storing and filtering water\, sequestering carbon\, increasing nutrients and boosting biodiversity. \n\n\n\n\nAfter centuries of being hunted for their pelts and castoreum\, beavers are having a moment or\, more accurately\, a movement. People from Oregon to Georgia to Scotland are teaming up to spread the word about the incredible work these semi-aquatic rodents can do and how beneficial they are to so many ecosystems. Beaver-based restoration is an emerging\, holistic restoration method perfectly suited to a dynamic planet. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nScience Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region\, recommended for ages 10 and over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Option\nIf you are unable to join us in person\, you can watch on Zoom. You must register in advance. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nFor tickets & more info: https://omsi.edu/events/scipub-addressing-climate-change-with-beavers/
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/scipub-addressing-climate-change-with-beavers/
LOCATION:Oregon Museum of Science and Industry\, 1945 SE Water Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Talk,Wildlife & Ecology
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SUMMARY:Thigmomorphogenesis\, or Why Most Trees Don’t Fall Over
DESCRIPTION:Thigmomorphogenesis\, or Why Most Trees Don’t Fall Over\n\nBack by popular demand!\nHave you ever noticed a tree not fall over?  A tree’s natural state is upright—it’s their default mode. Yet\, myths pervade: \n\n“You should thin your tree”\n“You should top your tree”\n“Douglas-firs have shallow roots”\n“Lone trees are more likely to fall”\n“The roots will ruin my foundation”\n“That tree will fall and kill my whole family”\n\nDespite the ubiquity of normal\, upright trees around us\, we often only notice those scattered few that stop being upright\, most often in extreme weather.  And frankly\, those few sully the good reputation of the thousands of others. \nIn the Pacific Northwest\, our trees grow to be some of the tallest and largest organisms on the planet\, and that can be understandably intimidating as you watch them bend and sway during winter weather from your home.  Luckily\, our trees did not achieve their prominence by accident\, and this talk will explain what the trees are doing\, how they react to their environment\, and what you can do to make sure your trees are safe. \nHow does a tree build itself?  How does it choose which direction to grow?  Is it a giant\, static monolith waiting to crush everything beneath it? or a dynamic\, self-optimizing living system that wants to keep itself upright arguably more than you? Join us on a journey through the lifecycle of a tree: how it grows\, lives\, and dies.  In other words: how do trees become trees and what makes them so good at it? \nAn arborist\, a dendrologist\, and educator\, Casey Clapp is the principal consultant with Portland Arboriculture and co-host/co-creator of CompletelyArbortrary\, a weekly podcast about trees and other related topics. He’s also the author of the forthcoming book The Trees Around You: How to identify common neighborhood trees in the Pacific Northwest.  Casey holds degrees in Forestry and Environmental Conservation\, and he’s an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist\, Qualified Tree Risk Assessor\, and Municipal Specialist. Find him on social media @clapp4trees or reach him at casey@pdxarbor.com. \nTickets:\n$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35.00 VIP: Premium seating in the front several rows of the center section\n$45.00 SUPPORTER: Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program \nMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian \nDoors: 6pm Show: 7pm \nLink: https://www.scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta-may_28_trees/
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/thigmomorphogenesis-or-why-most-trees-dont-fall-over/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theater\, 3000 NE Alberta Street\, Portland\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Plants / Botany,Science Talk,Wildlife & Ecology
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Climate Resilience At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to partner with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for a workshop on Climate Resilience: At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond. \nLearn how climate change is impacting soil & water resources\, and what that means for local plants\, wildlife\, and people. We’ll share how our choices and actions at home\, in the yard\, and in the community can increase our resilience to a changing climate. Tips range from building healthy soil and conserving water to selecting the right plants. You can be a part of the solution\, starting right at home! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there: This event will be held in community space at StormBreaker Brewing in St Johns. Free street parking is available. Public Transportation? Bus lines 4\, 16\, 44\, and 75 make stops nearby. \nStormBreaker Brewing: This is an all ages venue. Food and drinks (alcoholic and NA) can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. \nAccessibility: Seating will be available throughout the event. A restroom is available on site. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org\, or Cat at cat@emswcd.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-climate-resilience-at-home-in-your-yard-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Storm Breaker Brewing\, St. Johns\, 8409 North Lombard Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T180000
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Climate Resilience At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to partner with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for a workshop on Climate Resilience: At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond. \nLearn how climate change is impacting soil & water resources\, and what that means for local plants\, wildlife\, and people. We’ll share how our choices and actions at home\, in the yard\, and in the community can increase our resilience to a changing climate. Tips range from building healthy soil and conserving water to selecting the right plants. You can be a part of the solution\, starting right at home! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStormBreaker Brewing\n8409 North Lombard Way\nPortland\, OR\, 97203United States (map) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there: This event will be held in community space at StormBreaker Brewing in St Johns. Free street parking is available. Public Transportation? Bus lines 4\, 16\, 44\, and 75 make stops nearby. \nStormBreaker Brewing: This is an all ages venue. Food and drinks (alcoholic and NA) can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. \nAccessibility: Seating will be available throughout the event. A restroom is available on site. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org\, or Cat at cat@emswcd.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-climate-resilience-at-home-in-your-yard-and-beyond/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Science Talk,Wildlife & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T190000
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SUMMARY:Science On Tap: Becoming Earth - How Our Planet Came to Life
DESCRIPTION:One of humanity’s oldest beliefs is that our world is alive. Though once ridiculed by some scientists\, the idea of Earth as a vast\, interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. We\, and all living things\, are more than inhabitants of Earth—we are Earth\, an outgrowth of its structure and an engine of its evolution. \nAcclaimed science writer Ferris Jabr reveals a radical new vision of Earth where lush forests spew water\, pollen\, and bacteria to summon rain; giant animals engineer the very landscapes they roam; microbes chew rock to shape continents; and microscopic plankton\, some as glittering as carved jewels\, remake the air and sea. \nHumans are one of the most extreme examples of life transforming Earth. We have altered more layers of the planet in less time than any other species\, pushing Earth into a crisis. But we are also uniquely able to understand and protect the planet’s wondrous ecology and self-stabilizing processes. Jabr introduces us to a diverse cast of fascinating people who have devoted themselves to this vital work. \nFerris Jabr is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. He has also written for The New Yorker\, Harper’s\, The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, and Scientific American. He is the recipient of a Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant and fellowships from UC Berkeley and MIT. Jabr lives in Portland\, Oregon\, with his husband\, Ryan\, their dog\, Jack\, and more plants than they can count. \n\nDoors Open: 6:00 PM \n\n$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior\, student\, it’s your birthday\, just can’t afford the GA price right now)\n$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION\n$35.00 VIP: Premium seating in the front several rows of the center section\n$45.00 SUPPORTER: Premium seating\, pint glass (beer not included)\, and good feelings for supporting the program \nMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/science-on-tap-becoming-earth-how-our-planet-came-to-life/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theater\, 3000 NE Alberta Street\, Portland\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Science Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T180000
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Spring Mushroom Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to welcome Leah Bendlin for a conversation about the basics of mushroom identification and common spring mushrooms of the PNW. We will focus on common edibles like oysters and morels\, indicator species\, as well as other interesting and beautiful non-edible species. We will learn how to tell edibles apart from poisonous or just otherwise tricky potential look alikes\, noting particular physical features and habitats that will help you to identify them on your own. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there: This event will be held in the “Annex” at Level Beer. Keep an eye out for Columbia Slough Watershed Council signs when you arrive. Parking is free in their lot. Public Transportation? Bus 87 and 21 make stops nearby. \nLevel Beer: This is an all ages venue. Drinks (alcoholic and NA) can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. Food is also available for purchase through on site food carts Pita Giovanni\, Tidal Boar “Shuck Truck”\, Flor de Guilaguetza. \nLevel Beer (Brewery & Taproom)\n5211 Northeast 148th Avenue\nPortland\, OR\, 97230United States (map) \nAccessibility: This site has restrooms and seating available. There is a small door frame lip at the entrance to the event area\, but otherwise no stairs present. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \nLeah Bendlin is a Portland based mushroom and community science enthusiast. She caught the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a friend. She was amazed at the diversity of other mushrooms that day\, and set out to learn the science of identification. That curiosity proved insatiable\, and now\, 12 years later\, she has become an expert taxonomist and aspires to learn the name of every mushroom she encounters\, and delights in teaching others. Leah has special interests in taxonomy\, uncommonly known edibles\, mycoheterotrophic plants\, slime molds\, ascomycetes (cup fungi) and social justice. She regularly leads mushroom ID classes and walks through various Pacific Northwest organizations and has volunteered as a teacher\, identifier and board member of the Oregon Mycological Society. Find her on Instagram at @leah_mycelia!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-spring-mushroom-identification/
LOCATION:Level Beer (Brewery & Taproom)\, 5211 Northeast 148th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97230
CATEGORIES:Mushrooms,Science Talk
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