May 29 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Cottonwood Meadow, Stanislaus National Forest

Get your feet wet — literally — and help us restore a meadow one structure at a time.

Last season, our crews built beaver dam-type structures at Cottonwood Meadow, and all winter long, they've been doing exactly what we hoped: slowing water, creating pools, and bringing lost wetland habitat back to life. Now we need your help to check in on those structures, make adjustments, and maximize their benefit to this recovering landscape.

Beaver dam structures are a powerful, nature-based tool for restoring meadows hit hard by drought and overuse. When water slows and spreads, everything benefits — plants, wildlife, soil, and the downstream communities that depend on healthy watersheds.

No experience necessary. We'll provide all the tools and instruction you need. Just bring a sense of adventure and be ready to spend a full day working outdoors in uneven, occasionally wet terrain.

Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot — exact location details will be sent once you're signed up.

This project is supported by the National Forest Foundation (NFF). They are an equal opportunity provider.