John Marzluff, professor of wildlife science at the University of Washington, presents "In Search of Meadowlarks: How Farming Practices can Support Bird Life" during the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy - Yakima Valley College 2023 Winter Talk Series.
A wildlife scientist and birder, Marzluff has traveled North America, from California to Costa Rica, to learn how humans and birds co-exist. In this talk Marzluff shares how farming practices and diet choices can support birdlife in the Yakima Valley - such as barn owls, yellowthroats and meadowlarks - as well as larger biodiversity and sustainability goals.
The annual Winter Talk Series explores current issues related to the Yakima Valley region’s environment and ecosystems and features guest lecturers who are subject matter experts in a variety of disciplines. Learn more about Yakima Valley College at www.yvcc.edu/.