If you’re struck by a sudden desire to branch out this Saturday, look no farther than the Beaver Bash, where you can broaden your beaver “gnaw-ledge” (according to the event’s clever tagline) and celebrate the Northwest’s most iconic rodent.
Beaver Bash, set to run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at Reflection Plaza in Washougal, is the brainchild of Valentina London. The Washougal resident is a Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife habitat biologist specializing in beavers. International Beaver Day on April 7 triggers a number of beaver festivals around North America, London said — and it’s high time these industrious natural architects had a local festival in their honor.
“We’ll have live music, a puppet show, lots of art projects and a keynote speaker, so there’s something for everyone — folks that are younger and folks that are older,” London, 30, said. “People will be able to learn about beavers and why they are awesome ecosystem engineers.”…