Field Days Are Back! Join us on August 1st for an exciting morning at Willamette Valley Vineyards (Turner location).
This Birds & Bees Field Day hosted by LIVE and Bee Friendly Farming brings together pollinator, raptor, and integrated pest management experts to lead discussions on:
- Biological control agents as a means of pest management
- Essential strategies for installing and maintaining pollinator habitat
- How birds of prey can reduce rodent pest populations and ground-nesting pollinator habitat...and more!
Event Discussion Leaders:
- Julie Collins from the Cascades Raptor Center
- Randy Hillyer & Joe Perez from Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Jana Lee & Dalila Rendon from USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Cody Wilson from Bee Friendly Farming
Details:
Time: August 1, 9am-12pm
Location: Willamette Valley Vineyards (Turner location) 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 97392
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