I enjoy gardening, music, nature-watching on walks with my dog, and outdoorsy things like hiking, rafting, and fly-fishing - when I get time to do so. I am honored to have Strega, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, as my dear friend and dogsports teammate in the Rally, Obedience, and field training.

Do you advise nonthesis students?:

Yes

Professional Accomplishments

Education:

Ph.D. - 2007 - Natural Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
M.S. - 2002 - Wildlife and Fisheries Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
B.S. - 1998 - Wildlife Biology (Terrestrial Emph.), minor in Communication Studies, University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Service:

I frequently offer short workshops on wildlife management for Master Gardener groups, at Extension Tree Schools, and for other groups as requested.

I am the Faculty Co-Advisor (with Wanda Crannell) of the OSU Chapter of the Society for Advancement of Chicano/as and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Connect with the OSU SACNAS chapter via our Facebook.

I am a member of the Campus Coalition Builders, which is the OSU Affiliate Chapter of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI). The OSU team offers 1-day experiential workshops, "Welcoming Diversity", and skill-building sessions ("Interrupting Prejudicial Behaviors") once or more each year, and by request for groups.

My Awards

Honors and Awards:

2012. OSU Outreach & Engagement Vice Provost Award for Excellence Diversity Award from Oregon State University Outreach and Engagement

My Publications

Outreach and Extension

Extension Service Site Publications

(2023) How to dispose of roadkill?
(2023) Getting to Know Oregon’s Bats There are 15 species of bats in Oregon. These small but mighty mammals play a vital role in our ecosystems. Learn simple things you can do to support our furry flying friends, as their habitats and species are threatened now more than ever.
(2022) Bats in my attic—what should I do?
(2022) How do we help our backyard hummingbird?
(2022) Salmonella in birds?
(2020) Coyotes: Wild & Free
(2021) Will wildlife damage my old growth juniper?
(2021) When I can move a robin's nest?
(2020) Oh Rats! Dealing with Non-native Rodents in the Garden Join Dr. Dana Sanchez (Oregon State University Extension Wildlife Specialist) for a special session on managing rats in yards, gardens, and compost piles.
(2020) Dueling with Diggers: Gophers, Moles, Voles, and Ground Squirrels This presentation will increase your understanding of the biology of common digging pests including gophers, moles, voles, and ground squirrels.
(2020) Nonlethal Bird Deterrent Strategies: Methods for reducing fruit crop losses in Oregon Bird predation is a significant threat to marketable yields in fruit crops. Loss estimates are about 10% to 20% in blueberries, 5% to 30% in cherries, and 5% to 10% in grapes. However, some vineyard sites have reported up to 50% losses. There are many avian deterrents on the market. Success with deterrents varies by site and bird species. In most cases, the best results come from a multipronged approach.
(2019) How can we help our backyard fawn?
(2019) Shared habitat: How we can unpack potential wildlife conflicts Presentation about avoiding conflicts with wildlife in the garden.
(2019) How can I keep crows and jays away from my feeders?
(2019) Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A "shared habitat" situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day activities come into conflict with ours. This publication gives an overview of how and why human-wildlife conflicts happen, then offers some general tips and strategies to help you handle wildlife problems safely and legally.
(2018) Extension Wildlife General wildlife info, preventative measures and managing human-wildlife conflict, encouraging wildlife use of your area, pathways into the wildlife profession, etc.
(2015) Getting hit high and low: Options for managing bird and vole damage
(2011) Wildlife on your land: Boon or bane? Useful concepts and reminders, How conflicts might arise, Basics on how we can manage conflicts, Usual suspects and some specific strategies, How we can provide opportunities
(2017) How do I discourage sparrows?
(2017) A duck laid eggs in my flower pots—What do I do?
(2017) Crows are eating my slug bait, what can I do?
(2017) How do I get rid of a skunk?
(2016) Rodents tunneling under my house?
(2016) How to discourage a cougar from coming to our property?
(2015) Are there anteaters in Oregon?
(2015) How discourage predators around my bird feeder?
(2022) Big Game from Hunt to Home Describes techniques to handle game in the field, to butcher, and to store meat.
(2013) Is this a gopher snake?
(2012) How do I discourage birds from nesting?
(2012) Homemade hummingbird feeder recipe?