April’s Nature Matters will explore the history of wildfire on the Oregon Coast and how local organizations are harnessing fire as a tool in conservation, protection, and restoration using case studies. The talk will begin with Aaron Groth, regional fire specialist, who will share an historical lens of fire on the coast using archival research and interviews. Nate Johnson, Southwest Region Steward for Washington State Parks, will present how parks use fire as a tool in restoring native sand dune vegetation communities and habitat for snowy plover and streaked horned lark. Morgan Davis with the Oregon Military Department will present information about the use of prescription fire at Camp Rilea meeting their organization’s goals for protection. Zach Bigelow, Habitat Restoration Project Manager at Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce, will showcase recent efforts at West Sand Island to combat invasive species and restore native habitat.
Presented by: Aaron Groth, Nate Johnson, Zach Bigelow, and Morgan Davis.
Doors to the Lovell Showroom open at 6pm with food and beverages available via the Taproom window. All ages welcome and never a cover!
The Thursday Talk program is a reoccurring community lecture series every Thursday, October through May. Thank you to our 2023 Partners –
1st Thursdays – Ales & Ideas w/ Clatsop Community College
2nd Thursdays – Wit & Wisdom w/ Philosofarian
3rd Thursdays – Thursday Night Talk w/ Clatsop County Historical Society
4th Thursdays – Nature Matters w/ Lewis & Clark National Parks, National Parks Service, and North Coast Watershed Association
WHERE: Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St. Astoria, Oregon 97103 Map
