May 30, 2024 3:20 a.m.

Umpqua Watersheds, a local non-profit conservation and environmental organization, will hold its 28th annual banquet this Sunday June 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The event will be in the Umpqua Outback, behind 539 Southeast Main Street in downtown Roseburg.

The speaker will be Bird Alliance of Oregon Sanctuary Manager/Conservationist Paul Engelmeyer. His presentation will be on “Beavers and Water: Issues and Conservation Strategies”.

A social hour will start at 3:00 p.m. with dinner served at 4:30 p.m.  Festive Catering will provide a Mexican themed meal and appetizers. Vegan options are also available. A no-host bar will feature local wine, beer and cider along with several non-alcoholic options.

The banquet is one of Umpqua Watersheds primary events of the year. Tickets are $35 and are available: https://umpquawatersheds.org/the-28th-umpqua-watersheds-annual-banquet-2024/. Tickets are also available at the door.

For more information call the UW office at 672-7065 or email: uw@umpquawatersheds.org