Tori Marshall will talk about owls, rescue and rehab in the Verde Valley area, and about what people should do if they find an injured animal. She will be accompanied by Moonlight, a Western Screech Owl. There will be plenty of meet and greet time with Moonlight (flash photography is permitted).

Website: https://runninw.org

Cost: 15

Transportation: Walk or Shuttle

Speaker: Tori Marshall

Tori Marshall is an amateur naturalist, crappy wildlife photographer, and animal lover. Originally from the coast of Maine, and after living as a migrant worker (her mother’s words) she’s now a park ranger at Red Rock State Park leading birding and nature walks, as well as assisting with their school programs. She loves her job and plans on staying there until she dies (maybe from being mauled by a bear she tried to pet, or bitten by a rattlesnake she was trying to move to safety). She believes that animals are better than humans, and loves teaching anyone who will stand still long enough about our wonderful ecosystems. Tori volunteers for the Runnin’ W Wildlife Center as their education coordinator. Moonlight is a Western Screech Owl and an education ambassador. He is fostered at Tori’s home, and even though he still doesn’t play fetch or come when called, he’s still her favorite.