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Fletcher Moore | MS Thesis Final Defense
Title: Forest Structure and Habitat Relationships on Tinian Island: Implications for Wildlife Conservation and Land Management
Committee Members:
Jon Bakker, Faculty Advisor, UW SEFS
Beth Gardner, Member, UW SEFS
Abstract:
Isolated tropical islands harbor high endemism but face severe ecological vulnerabilities from historical disturbances and modern pressures. On the island of Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, centuries of agricultural clearing, wartime devastation, and the spread of invasive Leucaena leucocephala trees have created a complex mosaic of recovering forests. Traditional spectral-based coarse-scale landcover classifications often fail to capture the fine-scale structural heterogeneity that occurs across the broad forest types. As a result, the true ecological value of forest patches is poorly understood and risks undervaluing fragmented high-quality habitat patches.
Here, I address these gaps through an integrated remote-sensing and wildlife ecology framework. The first c…
Contact: moorefj@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Remote Defense via Zoom - https://washington.zoom.us/j/2062213864.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Sierra Gillman | PhD Final Exam Dissertation Defense
Title: Spatiotemporal ecology of seabirds and whales in the Pacific Northwest
Committee: Beth Gardner, Chair, UW SEFS
Sharlene E. Santana, GSR, UW Biology
Scott Pearson, Member, SEFS Affiliate, and WDFW
Alex McInturff, Member, UW SEFS
Eric Ward, Member, SAFS Affiliate, and NOAA
Briana Abrahms, Former GSR, UW Biology
Abstract:
Marine ecosystems are increasingly affected by climate change and human activities, creating new challenges for seabirds and marine mammals. My dissertation focused on better understanding how environmental conditions, habitat, and human activities influenced marine species distributions, population trends, and community structure. I used spatially explicit hierarchical distance-sampling models in a Bayesian framework to identify patterns of abundance and distribution and to better understand where and when marine wildlife may be most vulnerable to environmental and anthropogenic pressures. I first examined the spatial and seasonal distribution of the threatened marbled murrelet in Pug…
Contact: sgillm@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G24 or via Zoom
Zoom Link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/95287952634.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Garden Ready for Fall Birds (Online)
Cost: $25 - Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINETo the true gardener, our gardens are a little piece of heaven on earth. Gardens are fed by our love of nature, our pleasure in making things grow, our creativity in designing a space of color, scent, and seasonal change. Gardens feed our souls. They also feed many others who share our planet. Among these, birds figure large. You may think that your garden plot is too small to significantly impact birds, but 80% of wild lands in the U.S. are privately owned. Your garden can be a critical haven for birds. Let master birder Connie Sidles give you some tips on how to make your fall garden bird-friendly! New to Zoom or need more information? Get Started Here.
All times are Pacific Time.
Accessibility: Closed captioning (through Zoom) is available for all of our online classes. This class will be recorded and available for registrants to view for 2 weeks after the class date.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Constance Sidles. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_47c59a37383b.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)
Class Cost: $85, advanced registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
In this class, students will be introduced to the process of relief printing using a technique known as linocut. Using botanical motifs, students will learn the basics of relief design, block cutting and inking, and hand printing techniques. Each student will leave with a series of their own hand printed cards and a block printing supply starter kit to continue printing at home!
Location: Douglas Headhouse, Center for Urban Horticulture, Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Headhouse. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a200c0c9913d.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments (in-person)
Cost: $65, Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, This workshop will provide an introduction to the world of natural dyes with a focus on the use of common garden plants, local ornamental trees and flowers, and even weeds! Students will learn how to prepare dye baths, how different fibers react to natural dyes, and be introduced to the use of mordants. Each student will leave with a swatch book and a silk scarf that they dye themselves. Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with themes of growth and decay—of our bodies, our culture,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_bd714865d776.
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Native Plants 101: Gardening with Bulbs (Online)
Cost: $25 - Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEThis class introduces participants to the unique world of Pacific Northwest native flowering bulbs. We’ll explore their ecological roles in local ecosystems, their ethnobotanical significance, and the methods used to cultivate bulbs in nursery settings. Participants will also gain practical guidance on how to incorporate native bulbs into home gardens.
This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. New to Zoom or need more information? Get Started Here.
All times are Pacific Time.
Accessibility: Closed captioning (through Zoom) is available for all of our online classes. This class will be recorded and available for registrants to view for 2 weeks after the class date.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9300c1bea4e6.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. UW Farm Harvest Dinner & Fundraiser
We’re thrilled to open up ticketing for the UW Farm's beloved annual Farm Harvest Dinner, a celebration of local flavors, seasonal bounty, and community under the open sky. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Community” honoring the vital role of community members play in helping our farm thrive. The menu will highlight root crops and other edible varieties that bring us together.
Purchase Tickets,
We’re excited to feature Guest Chef Olivia, of Live for Flavor Catering. Olivia Ford, affectionately known as Chef Liiv, is a passionate Afro-Indigenous chef who brings fresh, vibrant flavors to every dish. A 2019 graduate of South Seattle College’s culinary program, Chef Liiv immediately immersed herself in serving her community by providing cooking and meal-prepping services during the pandemic. Chef Liiv is a proud mother to five children, balancing the demands of a bustling household with her professional endeavors. This experience has honed her multitasking abilities
Deeply inspired by the rich offerings of…
Contact: uwfarm@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefscomm@uw.edu.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Center for Urban Horticulture.
For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu. Gardening with the Seasons: Fall (online)
Cost: $25
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Autumn is a dynamic season in the garden. Many plants are heading into dormancy, while others are in a period of active growth. Doing the right gardening tasks now can set the stage for next year's garden: adding new plants for seasonal interest or making changes to address problems observed over the past season. Some of the best things to do - or to avoid - at this time of year may seem counter-intuitive to some gardeners. This session will cover what to plant in fall, lawn care, how to prepare the garden for winter, and how to maximize seasonal interest and appearance.
About this series:
Plants and gardens don't live by the written calendar, but by the seasonal cycles and cues of changes in daylight, temperature, and moisture. When gardeners become acquainted with the seasonal rhythms and life cycles in the garden, and learn to work in sync with nature, caring for the garden becomes more of a process and less of a…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_f4aa0ab1a329.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Watercolors from Natural Pigments (in-person)
Price: $72, preregistration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
This workshop will introduce the process of lake pigmentation, the creation of pigments from organic materials. Students will learn about common plants used for pigments as well as the process of creating watercolor paint from dried pigments. Each student will leave with two watercolor paints created during class. Class fee covers all necessary supplies. Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with themes of growth and decay—of our bodies, our culture, and our landscapes. Her work often…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1d8a1bb1bdbd.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Urban Foraging: Weeds & Wild Foods (in-person)
Cost: $45
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Participate in this 'weed walk' and learn how to identify and gather some of the most common edible weeds and wild foods available in your garden and in other disturbed areas. Many gardeners are already recognizing many of the benefits of these 'interlopers.' However, when it comes to serving them up in the kitchen, few of us have learned to take full advantage of these labor-free gifts. This hands-on workshop at Discovery Park includes discussion on gathering ethics, local rules and regulations, safety, and general information about how to cook with weeds. Attendees receive a handy take-home flier with field identification information and cooking tips.
Instructor Melany Vorass Herrera studied ethnobotany at Evergreen State College and holds a degree in environmental policy. For well over 20 years, her public policy work focused on such subjects as stormwater, hazardous waste, solid waste, environmental cleanup and…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melany Vorass Herrera. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_2a433e85135a.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Discovery Park, North Parking Lot.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Magical Mushroom Embroidery Basics (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Let’s stitch magical mushrooms! Learn to embroider a playful bunch of fungi in this embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, back stitch, reverse chain stitch, long and short satin stitch, and French knot. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, mushroom transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.
Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She learned a love of hands-on crafting from her mother at an early age. After years in corporate communications and social media, Melissa re-found the joy of hand embroidery. She's now a full-time artist. Melissa designs hand embroidery kits, teaches…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_0ccb6db03e1e.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
SEFS Salmon BBQ
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Contact: sefsevents@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Anderson Hall Courtyard.
SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
Watercolor Fall Botanicals (in-person)
Class Cost: $200 for 4-class series, advanced registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Class series is four consecutive Saturdays: October 17th, October 24th, October 31st, & November 7th, each session running from 10:00am-12:30pm
Come watercolor quintessential fall botanicals! In this 4-part class, students will learn and develop the basics of botanical watercolor painting. Students will learn how to create a harmonious color palette, techniques that produce realistic and accurate paintings, an understanding of how light reveals form, and how to improve their observational and visual interpretation skills. Working from both photographic references and live specimens, students will study the unique forms, textures, and colors of seasonal botanical subjects. Upon completion of the class, students will leave with finished watercolor paintings of mushrooms, leaves, seed pods, and fruit specimens, as well as the confidence to paint other subject…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Robin Bundi. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_47f357755c19.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
Boo-tanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)
Class Cost: $85, advanced registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
In this class, students will be introduced to the process of relief printing using a technique known as linocut. Using botanical motifs, students will learn the basics of relief design, block cutting and inking, and hand printing techniques. Each student will leave with a series of their own hand printed cards and a block printing supply starter kit to continue printing at home! Find some inspiration from the season and make some botanical-themed Halloween cards for your family and friends.
All necessary supplies provided
Location: Douglas Headhouse, Center for Urban Horticulture, Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Headhouse. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1639dcb823cb.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
Cemetery Lichens
Cost: $45, pre-registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Ghosts and Goblins in a cemetery for Hallowe'en? Why not consider lichens as an alternative? Lichens are friendly and interesting organisms that love to grow on headstones and old trees. They are harmless to your plants and add aesthetic value to trees and shrubs. We can actually use them as indicators of air pollution!
Cemeteries can take on new meaning as a fun place to observe a symbiotic organism made up of fungus and algae. You will also learn about common lichens found in an urban environment and take home a user-friendly chart that lists lichens found in your neighborhood.
Instructor Katherine Glew, Ph.D. is Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum. She manages historic collections and processes lichens from the Pacific Northwest and Russian Far East. In addition to assisting with lichen curation, her research interests include alpine…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Katherine Glew, Ph.D. Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the UW Herbarium, Burke Museum. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1e81037bc512.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
700 W Raye St. Seattle, WA 98119.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.
SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)
Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Anderson Hall G25.