Worth A Dam wishes to announce its First Annual Beaver Festival offered in conjuction with the Willows Theatre production of Sacajawea. The event is scheduled for August 2, 3:30-6:30, between the matinee and evening showtime hours, and will be held at the down town park next to the secondary dam. This square, at the corner of Marina Vista and Alhambra Ave, has no name (yet) but is the patch of land where Steve Weir got married. It could easily become known as “Beaver Corner” and I certainly think the area will soon make a name for itself.

The event will have ecological and wildlife displays and information, children’s art activities (including a design your own tail booth) and live music. We are also hoping to offer a “video letter to the mayor” opportunity to record your thoughts. Sacajawea tickets will be on sale there and questions about the production can be answered. There will be beaver docents on hand to answer questions and offer tours, and an hourly raffle. We expect the event to be, by all accounts, a dam good time.

What connection might there possibly be between Sacajawea and beavers, you ask? Well that’s an interesting story. One answer has to do with a very important landmark she recognized on the journey with Lewis and Clark. One of the many times her knowledge saved their necks. Click here to find out what it was. Come to the festival to learn more about the connection, more about our beavers, more about their habitat, and more about your neighbors!