The main dam of the Coal Creek beaver complex. Image by Jeff Goldberg
Spring is on and the streams are starting to flow with seasonal runoff.
Join us for a walk along Coal Creek in Lafayette. We’ll search for new signs along the beaver complex, scan the creek for waterfowl taking advantage of the beaver-built habitat, and look to the grasslands, cottonwoods and skies for other interesting species of birds.
Expect to go deep into the science of how beavers influence urban hydrology with special guest Katherine Lininger, assistant professor of geology at CU. Expect moderate walking a gravel path with a roundtrip distance of 2-2.5 miles.
