Southeast Beaver Alliance

The Beaver Queen Pageant is Durham’s own special mix of folly, pageantry, and humor. Contestants take on beaver personalities: Fur Pelton John, the Beave Whisperer, and Furrabella-Conchita Carramba. As with every Beauty Queen Pageant, the contestants introduce themselves in their wetlands ready wear, showcase their unique talent, and participate in an interview in their finest evening wear. Beav Aldrin, the 2014 Queen, performed an aerial routine on silks. Furrah Gnawsett-Major, the 2012 Queen, played the Star Wars theme on the clarinet while hula hooping. The Beaver Lodge 1504 organized a formal pageant in April 2005 to celebrate a successful community effort by the Duke Park neighborhood to stop the NC Department of Transportation from eradicating a den of beavers that had taken up residence in wetlands north of I-85. Now, the Beaver Queen Pageant serves as a fundraiser! This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Keep Durham Beautiful and Friends of Ellerbe Creek!

Join SEBA Chair Tony Able on a tour which will cover approximately 1 mile of hiking through the woods over rough terrain to view the five beaver dams that make up the Legacy Park beaver complex. These dams create rich wetland, pond, and stream habitats, supporting diverse aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species. We’ll also observe forest restoration efforts, including the removal of invasive plants and replanting with native trees and shrubs.

Come enjoy the lake for Caught Up In Conservation! Join us on a paddle to a local beaver lodge! We will depart from the boat dock and paddle approximately .05 mile to the Beaver Lodge and back for a total of a 1 mile paddle. We will discuss the lake, local wildlife, and discuss the importance of beavers and the habitat they live in. All life jackets, boats, and paddles will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you'd like! Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring plenty of water and snacks!

Join SEBA Chair Tony Able on a tour which will cover approximately 1 mile of hiking through the woods over rough terrain to view the five beaver dams that make up the Legacy Park beaver complex. These dams create rich wetland, pond, and stream habitats, supporting diverse aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species. We’ll also observe forest restoration efforts, including the removal of invasive plants and replanting with native trees and shrubs.

Join SEBA's first ever in-person tabling event at Berheim Forest & Arboretum's annual Earth Day festival! We will have information on our organization, beaver biofacts, and giveaways!

This talk is open to homeschool students of all ages, with a primary audience of 4-7th graders. Students will have the opportunity to learn about this fascinating ecosystem engineer while also getting the opportunity to build beaver dams of their own!

Beavers do so much for our environment! From restoring habitats to improving water quality, they are a key species when it comes to protecting the ecosystem and making a better world for us all. The Southeast Beaver Alliance will lead you on a walk and talk around the Preserve about everything you need to know on beavers.

SEBA Chair Tony Able will be presenting at this online webinar on how beavers can serve as critical partners in the restoration of streams and wetlands to promote environmental health.

The Spanish Fort City Council is scheduled to vote on Oct. 6th on a proposal to contract the federal government to trap and kill a number of wild animal species the city considers to be a "nuisance," including beavers, coyotes, muskrats, and nutria. Please join Tracy Winter Glover, representing her organization ARC, who will be speaking against the proposed contract.

Several SEBA members will be presenting at this conference on how beavers are beneficial to stream ecology and restoration.

The Southeast Beaver Alliance is proud to present our first Southeast Virtual Beaver Summit! Please join us for this FREE event. Miss this event? Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YReZltx6ms4