Teller Wildlife Refuge is excited welcome back our summer speaker series! All sessions are FREE and held on the second Thursday of every month from May-September at 7pm, unless stated otherwise. Talks involve short walks on the refuge, learning about various topics from plants to wildlife, conservation and more! Be sure to register and join us for this great way to get out and explore your local refuge all while learning about our natural world.
May 9
GREAT BLUE HERON
Join Alex Kearny, Bitterroot Audubon Member and all-around bird enthusiast, for an exciting adventure into the world of Great Blue Herons. Get ready to peek into the bustling heron rookery right here at Teller!
June 13
THE AMAZING WORLD OF MOTHS
Matt Seidensticker, Executive Director of Northern Rockies Research and Educational Services, discusses the Montana Moth Project, sharing insights and tips for moth observation, identification, and an opportunity to observe moths in action!
July 11
BIG HORN SHEEP
Join FWP Biologist Rebecca Mowry for an engaging presentation on the latest bighorn sheep research in the Bitterroot Valley. You'll also get a chance to see telemetry equipment up close!
August 8
HISTORY OF THE BITTERROOT SALISH
Join Dean Nicolai, Salish and Kootenai College Faculty and Bitterroot Salish people of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes member, to explore the history of the Bitterroot Salish people and the Rams Head Medicine Tree, offering a glimpse into the past of the Bitterroot Valley.
September 12
GRIZZLY BEARS & KARELIAN BEAR DOGS
Join Jessica Reyes, Wildlife Program Biologist with the Karelian Bear Dogs from the Wind River Bear Institute and Mitch Doherty, Conservation Director from the Vital Ground Foundation for an insightful session on grizzly bears. Discover more about their management and effective conflict resolution strategies. Plus, get up close and personal with the remarkable Karelian bear dogs
The talk will take place at the Teller Trail located at the Woodside Fishing Access site on the Bitterroot River. From Corvallis, head West on Woodside Crossing Rd. Turn right on just before crossing the bridge over the river. Parking will be located throughout the fishing access parking lot.
The talk will be taking place outside and will involve a short walk down the trail (~1/2 mile round trip) on uneven terrain for a short distance so please dress accordingly. Seating will not be provided but if you would like to bring a camp chair to sit on during the talk you are more than welcome to do so! We also recommend bringing your own water bottle and maybe some bug spray as well!