Events

EVENT: Harvesting Willow Branches
This project is helping to restore natural hydrology by encouraging beavers to do what


they do best...build dams! Multnomah Channel Marsh, a Metro property, lacks the seasonal flooding necessary to filter water and support habitat for fish & wildlife.

Volunteers will cut and bundle willow branches for future use as Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs)-the scaffolding for beaver dams. willow branches cut during their dormant fall or winter period can be installed directly into the ground at other locations where they will take root, grow, and advance habitat restoration efforts.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful property along the Multnomah Channel and learn about how beavers help water quality.