My my my. I thought when the fire story broke in National Geographic that was a good day for beavers. I thought when the Washington Post praised Ben Goldfarb’s book that was a good day for beavers. I thought that when the beaver festival got praised in the congressional that was a good day.
But this? This is a superCalibeaverfragileecosystemsave the planet kind of day.
First the staggering news. Guess what IS going to happen because I just found out Sonoma State is going to be the host. Apparently the answer to the question is California ready for its own beaver summit is YES because Professor Jeff Baldwin took the idea to his friends at Sonoma State and as of yesterday at 3:30 in the afternoon a beaver summit was officially approved!
The first planning meeting is scheduled for a couple weeks and more details will soon be forthcoming like when and who and where to register. At the moment I’m surrying around with a clipboard like a stage manager saying we need a logo, a website, a short film maybe to announce it, and everyone’s feet marching in the same direction for about a day. Is that so much to ask?
It’s a long way from happening, but it’s a lot closer to actually happening than it was when it was just a crazy idea in my head so HURRAY! Bring on the Cal-beaver Summit!
In an unrelated by very appropriate burst of good news the beavers without borders film is being released this weekend and you can sign up to see it for free!
Beaver Trust launches film to promote beavers as friend not foe
Beavers can play an important role in flood prevention and as such deserve our support and care, says the Beaver Trust, which is launching a short documentary film to enlighten us as to their many skills
Beavers Without Borders explores the benefits and challenges of reintroducing beavers to our landscapes. ‘It’s a critical time for beavers, with the UK Government deciding on their future in England, and calls for the Scottish Government to allow their relocation in Scotland. We hope our film evokes the buzz of life in beaver wetlands, inspires people to welcome beavers back, and helps nurture a reconnection between people and the rest of nature,’ says trust chief executive James Wallace.
A free live YouTube premiere of the film takes place on Sunday from 7pm-8pm. To register visit https://bit.ly/366N2Zg.
That’s 11 to 12 my time so completely watchable if you want to register. I don’t know tight space will be and whether there’s room for many Americans to hop aboard, but they let me in an now it’s they win an entry on this tiny website.
Just remember how good the trailer was. Bring your own popcorn and handkerchies just in case.
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