03 Jun Mountain Village: “Beavers and Branches,” Free Wetlands Workshop in the Meadows, 7/8!
The Town of Mountain Village to host “Beavers & Branches: A Wetlands Workshop.”
The event takes place in the Meadows neighborhood on Sunday, June 8, 1-3 p.m. It is free and open to the public and begins on the pedestrian bridge below the bus stop and parking lot.
“Beavers & Branches” is free and open to the public and includes educational presentations, a tree-wrapping demonstration and take-home materials for participants.
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“Beavers & Branches” will be led by Dr. Rory Cowie of Alpine Water Resources, based in Silverton. He will share his expertise in beaver and wetland conservation and tips for living harmoniously with our busy wetland residents.
Details include presentations on beaver coexistence strategies; beaver management tactics; and the rich history of Mountain Village’s wetlands.
Participants will learn about effective, humane approaches to preventing beaver damage, while supporting healthy wetland ecosystems.
A highlight of the workshop will be a hands-on tree wrapping demonstration, during which attendees will learn proper techniques for protecting trees from beaver activity. All participants can take home materials to begin tree-wrapping on their own properties immediately.
Living in the headwaters of the San Miguel Watershed means living in beaver country. These remarkable animals were here long before humans, serving as ecosystem engineers and keystone species that create and maintain vital wetland habitats. The Town of Mountain Village is working to help the public understand how to mitigate potential conflicts with beavers, while building appreciation for their crucial role in our local ecosystem.
“We’re excited to host our first public education event around wetlands and beaver coexistence,” said Lauren Kirn, Sustainability & Grants Program Manager for the Town. “This workshop will give residents practical tools for protecting their trees while learning to appreciate the important ecological role beavers play in our mountain environment.”
Dr. Cowie will be available throughout the event to answer questions about beaver behavior, wetland ecology and property protection strategies.
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