A casual lecture on Oregon’s bats: beneficial creatures in need of our help
A special Halloween edition of Science Pub Hillsboro with Susan Barnes, Wildlife Conservation Biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
About the lecture
Oregon is home to 15 species of bats, all insectivorous and all species of growing conservation concern. These fascinating and often misunderstood creatures have a vital role in ecological health, yet they face many threats including habitat loss, loss of prey, human disturbance, climate change, and disease. Join Susan Barnes, ODFW Wildlife Conservation Biologist, to learn about basic bat ecology, why bats are in trouble, and what ODFW and bat conservation partners are doing to conserve them. You will learn more about these amazing creatures and what you can do to help them. ODFW’s bat education kit will also be on display.
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
Tickets
$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
About the Speaker
Susan Barnes is a Wildlife Conservation Biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, having received a B.S. in Wildlife Management and Forestry form the University of New Hampshire in 1991. Her current work focuses on conservation of Species of Greatest Conservation Need in northwestern Oregon.
Questions? Email sciencepub@omsi.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table upon arrival. We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Yes, the Hillsboro Downtown Station will have several food carts open late to accommodate Science Pub attendees. The indoor bar will be open to guests that are 21+.
The Hillsboro Downtown Station is fully wheelchair accessible. Seating will be tables with wooden benches, folding chairs, as well as spaces for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
The Hillsboro Downtown station has a small adjacent lot, though there are additional parking options nearby:
– Parking stalls behind Umpqua Bank at 310 SE Washington Street
City of Hillsboro’s employee lot at 2nd and Washington Street, with 48 standard parking stalls and 2 handicapped parking stalls.
- – The Washington County parking structure at 1st and Washington Street.
On-street parking.
– If you’d prefer to take public transit, there are two TriMet MAX stops near the Station – the closest being 3rd and Washington Street. The next nearest stop is at Adams and Main Street.
Due to technical limitations for this location, the lecture will not be streamed for remote viewing.