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URL:https://natureguelph.ca/events/beaver-walk/
SUMMARY:Beaver Walk: Discovering Nature’s Wetland Builders
DESCRIPTION:Julianna van Adrichem \n–\nJoin us for an evening walk along
  Marden Creek at Ignatius Jesuit Centre (located just north of Guelph). Th
 is walk will explore the remarkable role of beavers in shaping healthy eco
 systems. Often misunderstood as nuisances\, beavers are in fact powerful e
 cosystem restoration experts\, slowing water\, repairing floodplains\, and
  creating habitat for a wide range of species. During this guided walk\, w
 e’ll look for signs of beaver activity and discuss how their dam-buildin
 g supports biodiversity and climate resilience. Along the way\, we’ll le
 arn how to recognize active versus inactive beaver constructions\, and con
 sider how working with natural processes can also result in better outcome
 s for our communities.\nThis walk will combine natural history\, observati
 on\, and conversation\, and is open to anyone curious to understand beaver
 s and the hidden dynamics of the landscapes around us.\n\nJulianna van Adr
 ichem (@julestalksbiology) is a conservation professional with a backgroun
 d in zoology and environmental studies\, with a growing focus on freshwate
 r ecosystem restoration and community-based stewardship. She has experienc
 e leading conservation initiatives and working at the intersection of scie
 nce and community engagement. Julianna currently serves as Vice President 
 of Nature Guelph\, where she supports governance\, collaboration\, and loc
 al environmental programming. She is particularly interested in riverscape
  restoration and the role of species like beavers in shaping resilient\, b
 iodiverse landscapes.\n\nRegistration required: Limited to 20 participant
 s. https://forms.gle/TCAP4e8wYY9LcqCD8\n\nMeet at Ignatius Jesuit Centre b
 y the Loyola House Chardin Trail. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HnHi7ECyGNtqEhjj
 8\nFor more information about the trails at Ignatius Jesuit Centre please 
 visit: https://ignatiusguelph.ca/land/trails/\n\nWhat to expect:- Distance
 : Approximately 3-5 km walking- Terrain: Uneven terrain with some rocks an
 d 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.\n\nBring your binoculars and spo
 tting scopes if you have them. If you need binoculars\, Guelph Public Libr
 ary has binoculars that can be borrowed.\nEmail info@natureguelph.ca if yo
 u have any event-related questions. Please do not request assistance with 
 registration through our social media accounts.
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LOCATION:Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, 5420 Highway 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Cana
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