That was an amazing Beaver Summit. I learned so much and have a whole list of people and projects to followup on. Feeling really appreciative of Heidi Perryman and others for all the work they did to make this event happen. Now the video we shared at the end of our presentation at the CA […]
Thank You Elizabeth
By Audrey Taub On behalf of the SLO Beaver Brigade, I want to acknowledge and thank Elizabeth Johnson for all the work, time and support she has dedicated to our budding organization over this past year+ and wish her well on all of her future endeavors. Elizabeth was an early “Yes!” who responded when I […]
Springtime, full to bursting
It’s amazing to watch new dams appear in the springtime. This one, downstream from our main dam, has been slowly growing over the past few weeks. Lots of freshly chewed sticks have been added to the dam. Lots of beaver scat littering the bottom of the river. And the banks of the river, swelling and […]
California Beaver Summit
by Cooper Lienhart *BIG NEWS ALERT* The first ever California Beaver Summit is happening next month, and we have been asked to present! We cannot even express how excited and honored we are to be included among so many wonderful and influential beaver experts from all over the country. The two-day summit is kicking off […]
Beaver Brigade River Cleanup 2020
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 […]