Field Class: Insect Crawl at the Ellis Preserve

Join Ruthie Dougherty, SJPT Preserve Curator/Interpretive Specialist, for an easy-going insect walk at the Ellis Preserve on Shaw Island. Ruthie will be joined by Christina Mitchell and Owen Cass. 

Christina is an ecologist with the Insititure of Applied Ecology, where she monitors and informs restoration practices to benefit native and threatened species. She earned a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation at the University of Delaware, and a PhD in Entomology and Applied Ecology from North Caroline State University. Owen is a mitigation biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He holds a B.S. in Plant Science and Entomology from the University of Delaware. Exploring with Owen and Christina is a true delight as they are knowledge and passionate advocates for conservation.

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024 

• Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

• Location: 842 Hoffman Cove Rd., Shaw Island

• Bring: Water, clothes and footwear for a sunny summertime walk in the woods

• Questions? Email Ruthie Dougherty, SJPT Preserve Curator/Interpretive Specialist

Please note:

This event is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. (You can join the waiting list when you sign up if capacity has been reached. If there are cancellations, we will contact the next in line as soon as possible.)

All participants are required to sign an SJPT liability waiver. Please ensure that everyone you register, including yourself, has filled out our online waiver in English or en Español (required as part of the registration process).

Todos los participantes deben firmar una exención de responsabilidad del SJPT. Asegúrese de que todas las personas que registre, incluido usted mismo, hayan completado nuestra exención en línea en inglés o en español (requerido como parte del proceso de registro).