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31 08, 2026

Beaver Camp

2026-08-31T13:51:19-04:00August 31st, 2026|, , |

October 3-4 9am - 4:30pm @ the NorthWoods Lodge A two-day immersion in beaver ecology and river science, with a focus on the relationship between beavers, watershed health, and flood resilience. A combination of field trips, discussions, and classroom instruction, this retreat is for those who want to understand the complex role that beavers play in creating ecosystems, managing water, and sometimes causing headaches for humans along the way. Two full days of learning and exploring why beavers are important partners in towns dealing with floods. Instructed by Patti Smith of [Read More...]

14 05, 2020

Wonder of Woods & Water: Healthy Vs Unhealthy Waterways

2020-05-14T13:43:33-04:00May 14th, 2020|Education, Highlights, News|

In this third episode of the Wonder of Woods & Water, in partnership with the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, Wyatt talks about the characters and characteristics of healthy waterways, including beaver dams and buffer zones! The NorthWoods watershed crew is dedicated to improving waterway health, and many of their projects include re-planting streamside buffer zones with trees and shrubs to increase the stability of the soil and improve water quality. The audience's home task this week is to mimic the filtering effect that a stable riparian buffer has on the [Read More...]

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