Friends of the Salmon River host Wetlands - Oases of Life and Focus on Beavers

On October 30, Friends of the Salmon River hosts Michael Runtz, who will present: Wetlands - Oases of Life, with a Focus on Beavers. Michael Runtz is one of Canada’s most highly respected naturalists, nature photographers, and natural history authors.

From floating peatlands to beaver ponds, wetlands are important reservoirs of water as well as essential habitat for myriad plants and animals. Join Michael Runtz for a lavishly illustrated presentation on wetlands and the rich biodiversity they support, including a special focus on Beavers as wetland engineers.

Michael Runtz has lived, breathed and worked with Nature all his life. He is an award-winning Biology professor at Carleton University, an outstanding nature photographer, an interpretive naturalist in Algonquin Park, and he hosted the international TV series Wild by Nature. His highly visual Natural History courses continue to attract record enrolments at Carleton University.

The beaver isn't just an animal; it's an ecosystem. Michael has done years of research on beavers including their remarkable role in our wetlands and how they shape the world around them. He wrote Dam Builders: The Natural History of Beavers and Their Ponds.

Don't miss this opportunity to join the Annual General Gathering of Friends of the Salmon River. On Thursday, October 30 at Selby Community Hall, 114B Pleasant Dr, Selby, ON just north of Napanee. All are welcome to this free event. Doors open at 6:30 for Meet & Greet and memberships/donations. The presentation begins at 7 pm.

For over 20 years, Friends of the Salmon River has worked at safeguarding the Salmon watershed and providing learning opportunities about conservation and healthy river practices. For more information, visit friendsofsalmonriver.ca or contact [email protected].