Ross Anderson of Fish Creek Park will present on The Importance of Beavers, and Co-existing With Them.

Next Thursday, October 8th, Birds & Beers resumes in Calgary. As usual, we meet in the big ballroom at the Horton Road Legion from 5pm to 9pm. Arrive anytime before 7 pm, when the presentation will begin.

Ross Anderson of the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society will talk to us about Beavers in the park and their many contributions to the local ecology. The Friends are working hard to educate the public and change negative views about Beavers. The Friends have had a long-running program to manage the park’s resources to co-exist with the Beavers.

Ross Anderson
Restoration Team Lead

Ross recently graduated from St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and has worked at the Deer Run Community Centre in the maintenance and event planning departments. He is experienced in data collection and analysis, and outdoor fieldwork – including invasive species surveys, mapping, wildlife identification, and water quality testing. As the Field Assistant Ross enjoys working outside while using his skills, and learning about the park and the Friends conservation programs.

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Everyone is welcome at Birds & Beers! We ask for an optional contibution of $2 to help cover the room charge. Come early if you can, and be sure to enter the door prize draws!

The next Birds & Beers meeting will be on Thursday November 12th, same time, same place. Karen Keller will be presenting The Antarctic, Chapter 2.

The Friends of Fish Creek will also be participating in Beaver Fest in North Glenmore Park on Sunday October 17th. See here for information and tickets.

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