We were strolling along– Alhambra Creek
We could hear the people saying–Oh my, Oh dear
Folks are coming to see Alhambra Creek
And it’s thanks to Worth a Dam that they come here
See the heron and mink, the otters too
They have come because of beavers –that’s something new
They have stolen our hearts
We’ve come to view
And it’s thanks to Worth a Dam Who saw it through
Sung to: “Moonlight Bay” Lyrics by ‘Granny Gail‘ for whom we are Grateful.
Yesterday’s event was a rousing success by every measure: great attendance, excellent Music, remarkable children’s art, beautiful wildlife, a busy membership booth and a momentous silent auction with only one item remaining by the end of the day. Adorable children learned beaver facts and more than a couple whispering parents coached them with the wrong answers (“beavers eat fish!”). I personally made sure that everyone wearing the keystone charm bracelet knew better. Thanks to our amazing volunteers who worked tirelessly all day linking things together and thanks to our fearless displays who answered the same questions again and again.
Three highlights of a million will stay with me for a good long time: The Morris Dancers procession with the children’s banner trailing behind, The Raging Grannies touching verse about missing Mother Beaver, and Mission Gold Jazz Band playing the song I listened to over and over while the beaver battle was raging — imagining a day when the beavers were loved and protected in Alhambra Creek – like they are today.
