Life Begins In Water, A Workshop on Healthy Wetland Communities is being hosted by Yolo Sol on Saturday November 15th

Have you ever wondered what keeps water healthy and clean naturally? Join us Saturday, Nov. 15 for a deep dive into the fascinating universe of aquatic invertebrates — tiny insects that don’t have a spine but are essential to the whole web of life.

We will begin the day with a special introduction to Cache Creek by Wintun/Maidu Cultural Practitioner Diana Almendariz. Diana is an expert in the eco-cultural uses of tule and its essential role in a thriving marsh economy.

UC Davis Invertebrate Specialist Dr. Geoff Attardo will lead us to the edge of the creek to collect water samples. We will use microscopes to examine the tiny organisms that are key to a clean, healthy environment.

Participants in a recent workshop at Cache Creek Nature Preserve examine wetland invertebrates with invertebrate specialist Dr. Geoff Attardo.  Photo by Juliette Beck

You will learn:

The Importance of wetlands for a sustainable Yolo bioregion

How traditional ecological knowledge contributes to good environmental stewardship

Why mosquitos are an important part of healthy ecosystems and what keeps them in check naturally

Opportunities for watershed restoration and climate action

 

 

This hands-on workshop will take place outdoors at the Capay Open Space Regional Park.

The park is located at 15603 County Road 85. It is accessible by Yolo Transit Bus EB215 or WB215 (Hwy 16 at Road 85 stop).

  • 9:30 Registration and Coffee, Fruit and Pastries
  • 10am – 1pm Workshop + Storytelling for all ages

There will be a short walk on flat ground, and an optional walk to the edge of Cache Creek.

The workshop is free but registration is appreciated: https://yolosol.org/life-begins-in-water/

Here is the Yolo Sol website where you can download the flyer in English and Spanish.

For more information contact info@yolosol.org, 530-902-8407.

This event is sponsored by YoloSol Collective and the Pacific Southwest Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases with funding provided by the Yolo County Sustainability Division to support the implementation of Yolo County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

REGISTER HERE