Beaver Ecology

Join the Minneopa Area Naturalist Scott Kudelka for an interpretive program on Beaver Ecology at the Elk’s Nature Center in Mankato’s Rasmussen Park on March 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

This aquatic mammal spends a great amount of time in the water and has the ability to change its environment by building a dam on a river or stream.  Humans are the only animal capable of doing this.

As the largest rodent in North America, the beaver has had a major effect on the continent’s history.  In this program we will learn what makes this animal special and show off some of its unique characteristics by dressing one lucky person up as a beaver.

In addition, we will also cover the ecology of beavers and some of its physical adaptations.

This program is free to the public through the Minnesota’s Clean, Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.  The 2008 Legacy Amendment protects the natural resources, preserves arts and cultural heritage, supports parks and trails and restores lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater.