April 1st, 10am – 3pm, SLO Mission Plaza
Dr. Emily Fairfax, Associate Professor at CSU Channel Islands, Michael Khus, Northern Chumash Tribal Council, Cooper Lienhart, San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade Restoration Director and Audrey Taub, San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade Founder will all be at this years SLO Beaver Festival.April 1st, 10am – 3pm, SLO Mission Plaza!
The SLO Beaver Brigade invites eager beavers of all ages to the First Annual SLO County Beaver Festival on Saturday April 1 in Mission Plaza from 10 am to 3 pm.
Kids welcome and encouraged to come and learn about beavers with us!
Entry is free. The day will include live music, children’s activities, a beaver trivia contest, speakers, including beaver eco-hydrologist Dr. Emily Fairfax of CSU Channel Islands, Garrett Costello of Symbiotic Restoration, Michael Khus of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and a plethora of information on the benefits that beavers provide to us in our state and county.
Live Music by The Loving Mosh and The Cuyama Mamas and the Hot Flashes.
Local and statewide organizations will be present to share materials about their efforts to protect the environment and challenge climate change.
Beaver-related merchandise and other items will be sold, along with food and drink. Of course, the Plaza is just steps away from local shops, restaurants and other interesting sites to visit.
Come to the beautiful Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo to learn about and celebrate beavers and the benefits they bring to our human and non-human community.
The First Annual Beaver Festival is sponsored by the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Morro Bay Open Space Alliance, New Times, SLO Climate Coalition, Worth A Dam, Symbiotic Restoration, California Process-Based Restoration Network, Swift Water Design, Whalebird Kombucha and Baby Bear Biscuits.
Who else will be at the festival? See the booths, games, activities and where they will be located on our Festival Map!
