Leave it to beavers to manipulate their habitat in a manner that allows salmon and other species to flourish! On the evening of August 7th, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Beaver Conservation Biologist, Conrad Ely, will lead an exploration around Alder Creek Farm to examine beaver habitat and speak to the importance of this species for ecosystem health in Oregon.
During this event, you will learn to identify beaver activity and their favored tree species, as well as understanding how beavers contribute to the health and well-being of salmon and other species that rely on riparian areas.
This event is hosted by Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, and ODFW, and will take place at LNCT’s Alder Creek Farm in Nehalem.
Directions/Farm Parking: Traveling south from Manzanita, turn right onto Underhill Ln and continue (please do not exceed 10mph) to the end of the lane. Following signage for the farm, you will continue along a gravel path until you reach a house opposite a grassy field. Please park in the field.
Things to bring:
- Sturdy, closed toed shoes as we will be walking on uneven terrain
- Pants or something that covers your legs as we will be walking through brush and you want to be protected from the bugs and pokey plants!
- Water and sunscreen
Accesibility Information:
During the event, we will be walking on uneven terrain and along the riverbank. Wheel-chair accessible bathroom and potable water available on-site. Pictures of the venue will be posted on the Explore Nature website on the ‘Know Before You Go’ Resource page. If you have specific accesibility needs in order to attend, please email danielle@tbnep.org.