By Kate Montgomery In these crazy frustrating times we crave getting outside more, to breathe the fresh air, clear our minds, and look to the natural world for sanity. Maybe that’s why Beaver Brigade has been so successful in attracting eager volunteers to clean the trash from the Salinas Riverbed. They have accomplished a great […]
Wintertime at the River
Winter time is such a special time at the river. With the leaves mostly fallen, the ground littered with still-yellowed leaves, the air cool and the water freezing. My favorite part about this season is the visibility of the birds without all those leaves hiding them. The Ruby Crowned Kinglet is busy and flashing its […]
ATV’s in the riparian zone?
I went out to the Salinas River last week, to my favorite beaver dam. I was surprised to find this new “opening” in the willows. I usually have to tip-toe, hunch down and crawl my way through the thick growth alongside the river, but this day was much different. A wide opening was there instead […]
Fire in a riverbed? Not if you put a beaver in charge.
This 360 image was taken by Dr. Emily Fairfax on May 29, 2020. And this image was taken at the same location by Audrey Taub on September 7, 2020, almost 6 months since the last rain. Just take a look around and see what superb water management looks like. All done for free. No large […]
Beavers = Life
It has been incredible getting the chance to explore the world that our beavers created. Every time I go to the pond I am amazed by how it is just filled with life. So many animals use the pond for water, food, shelter or as a passageway; I can’t even walk two feet without a […]
Ecologistics Sponsors SLO Beaver Brigade
Ecologistics is a local San Luis Obispo non-profit, dedicated to creating a resilient and healthy community for the residents of the California Central Coast that is environmentally and economically sustainable. Part of their work is fiscally sponsoring organizations that align with their mission. And guess who is the most recent addition to their sponsored organizations? […]