Tryon Creek Science Talk: River Otters!

Join us to delve into the intersections of river otter ecology, wildlife conservation, and community science, with Heide Island, PhD. Come learn about local river otter research and celebrate Lewis & Clark College’s new mascot!

Heide’s upcoming book about river otters, Romp!, is being released on the 28th and will be available for sale at our event as well!

Hosted at Lewis & Clark College by Tryon Creek Watershed Council in collaboration with LC’s Native Student Union & Students Engaged in Eco Defense.

Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Doors open at 5:30 pm

Programming from 6-7:30pm

Snacks and beverages will be provided starting at 5:30pm

Location: Lewis & Clark College’s Fowler Student Center, Council Chamber

Parking: Event parking is available at no charge in the Upper and Lower Griswold lots (C & D on the campus map) which can be accessed via Entrance 2, but ticketing may be enforced until 6pm in other locations on campus. It is about a 5-10 minute walk from the parking lots to Fowler.

Thank you to the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services for supporting TCWC’s Science Talks!