I thought I’d gather some comments from last nights broadcast, some of these were emailed, some posted on facebook, and a few I snagged from the comment section on PBS. If these are any indication, the program made a dramatic impact last night. I couldn’t be happier.
You are correct. I absolutely loved it. That was most wonderful. I cried. Who will take Sherri’s place when she can’t relocate anymore? Im so hoping she’s following the beaver’s lead and teaching someone her skills. You could see the love between Glynis and Timber. And what joy when she saw him with his adopted family. Remarkable Nature. I would like to order several copies of the program to be auctioned at the festival? -JO Worth A Dam
I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I watched the program Leave it to Beavers last night and WOW WOW WOW!! Beavers are amazing! This program has left us fascinated. Thank you SO much to all the volunteers and all that advocates for beavers. I feel they can do so much for us and only a few people understand the actual good impact they can have in our communities. As soon as the program was finished, my husband and I looked at each other and he said “We are donating to Beavers”. Thank you thank you thank you! – KW Marin
Sheri tippie is hillarious. Congrats!!! It was fabulous!!!! So happy that rehabber found missing guy!!!!! And again loved the worth a dam shirt!!!!!! – EG Festival Volunteer
It was awesome! – CR Worth A Dam
Just saw the documentary and it was great. Loved the fact that Sherri was wearing a Worth A Dam shirt in most of her parts. Also glad you were mentioned in the credits. Fantastic show. LB – Worth A Dam
I loved it! Awesome! Sherri is just a hoot and a half. I had a grin on my face the whole time! One important piece missing…you and the Martinez gang. I saw your name in the credits though. You’d better be in the NEXT chapter! – JT Festival Volunteer
I also loved Sherri because she cut through all the theory and scientific garb and got down to treating her beavers like a family member that needed help, no questions asked and that the family will be taken care of! And Heidi, great to see you in the credits. I was hoping for more urban beaver talk, but I guess this was a nature program, not of the urban warfare nature! – Clackamas Watershed
BTW, LOVED the nature film on beavers last nite so thanks for the heads up! – ML SF Fiddlers
Absolutely one of the most important documentaries I have ever seen. Now, where do I find a pair for my Montana land? – N PBS site
This was the best documentary I have ever seen. I learned so much about beavers and was glad to see an Ontario connection. Wonderful work. Thank you. – D PBS site
The PBS film tonight. It was good. Loved the beginning when the wolf was moving on while the beaver slapped his tail…ha. It looked to me as if Sheri Tippi (I’m sure I have the spelling wrong) wore YOUR shirt!!!! I loved the old woman who just wanted beavers back before she left this world…it was really touching. And of course the ending and I froze the screen so everyone could see it!
I watched “Leave It to Beavers” tonight. What a beautiful tribute to these amazing animals and all that they do for the ecosystem. I hope Timber and the beavers brought to the rancher’s property continue to do well. Thank you for reminding me about this program, and for all that you do to help these industrious, essential keystone animals. – JV Academy of sciences, Journalist Discovery
Just watched the PBS documentary and I have to say, it was SO great, it made me cry in several parts. I never knew they were so verbal! I completely understand your passion for them and I can’t tell you how proud I am of you and all you’ve done to educate people about them! – BW (My sister)
Forwarding from Nature: A viewer query. Can you get some information to this gentleman? Is there anyone in the Appalachian area that can help him receive beavers to revitalize his land?
Would like to speak to producers about this film. We have land in the Appalachian Mountains with a small wetland and have wondered how to improve water quality on it. We’d like to find people to help us locate beavers on it in the hopes of them creating ponds. This is part of a forestry management plan approved by the State of Maryland.
From the Producer Jari Osborne: Suzanne Fouty phoned me this morning to say she loved the piece! And to begin making tentative plans for all of us to meet up in Martinez at your Beaver Fest this summer! We’re really gonna try for a reunion that will include you and Sherri and some girlfriend time! Bill Murphy at Nature sent me the numbers last night–along with thanks and congratulations–Beavers made the top five for the season! A “ratings success,” he called it.
About dam time, I’d say.
