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Julianna van Adrichem
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Join us for an evening walk along Marden Creek at Ignatius Jesuit Centre (located just north of Guelph). This walk will explore the remarkable role of beavers in shaping healthy ecosystems. Often misunderstood as nuisances, beavers are in fact powerful ecosystem restoration experts, slowing water, repairing floodplains, and creating habitat for a wide range of species. During this guided walk, we’ll look for signs of beaver activity and discuss how their dam-building supports biodiversity and climate resilience. Along the way, we’ll learn how to recognize active versus inactive beaver constructions, and consider how working with natural processes can also result in better outcomes for our communities.
This walk will combine natural history, observation, and conversation, and is open to anyone curious to understand beavers and the hidden dynamics of the landscapes around us.
Julianna van Adrichem (@julesvanadrichemis) a conservation professional with a background in zoology and environmental studies, with a growing focus on freshwater ecosystem restoration and community-based stewardship. She has experience leading conservation initiatives and working at the intersection of science and community engagement. Julianna currently serves as Vice President of Nature Guelph, where she supports governance, collaboration, and local environmental programming. She is particularly interested in riverscape restoration and the role of species like beavers in shaping resilient, biodiverse landscapes.
Registration required: Limited to 20 participants. https://forms.gle/TCAP4e8wYY9LcqCD8
Meet at Ignatius Jesuit Centre by the Loyola House Chardin Trail. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HnHi7ECyGNtqEhjj8
For more information about the trails at Ignatius Jesuit Centre please visit: https://ignatiusguelph.ca/land/trails/
What to expect:
– Distance: Approximately 3-5 km walking
– Terrain: Uneven terrain with some rocks and roots, and some wet spots
– Trail Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
– Washrooms: Portapotty on the property
– This event is family-friendly.
– This event is NOT dog-friendly.
– Dress for the weather.
– Distance: Approximately 3-5 km walking
– Terrain: Uneven terrain with some rocks and roots, and some wet spots
– Trail Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
– Washrooms: Portapotty on the property
– This event is family-friendly.
– This event is NOT dog-friendly.
– Dress for the weather.
Bring your binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them. If you need binoculars, Guelph Public Library has binoculars that can be borrowed.
Email info@natureguelph.ca if you have any event-related questions. Please do not request assistance with registration through our social media accounts.