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Beaver Dam Analog Volunteer Workshop

River surrounded by treesJoin us at Johnson Ranch Open Space for a morning of creek restoration where you can learn how to build like a beaver!  

This half day workshop will be an educational and interactive experience into process-based restoration techniques, accessible to community members of all ages and experience levels. This will be a hands-on introduction into the “how and why” of beaver dam analogs on the Central Coast.

What to expect:

  • Tour of Dry Creek, now in its third year of restoration and home to 30 Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs)
  • Hands on building experience: participants will learn how to build a BDA using hand tools and all natural materials
  • Activities include trimming branches, shoveling soil and lifting rocks
  • Participation in building a BDA is not required to attend
  • Note: the creek will be dry, so you do not need to prepare for mud or water!

Volunteers must register on EngageSLO no later than Monday, 9/14. Visit volunteer.slocity.org to learn more!