Beaver Expert to Speak at West Seattle Rotary Club

Pamela Adams, the 'Beaver Detective,' will discuss urban beavers and human-wildlife coexistence.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Pamela Adams, a self-styled 'Beaver Detective,' will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of West Seattle's weekly lunch meeting on Tuesday, February 10. Adams is expected to give attendees a guided tour of Longfellow Creek, home to five known beaver families, and share insights on how beavers are reshaping the urban waterway, the importance of thoughtful human stewardship, and a hopeful perspective on how cities and wildlife can thrive together.

Why it matters

As urban development continues to encroach on natural habitats, the relationship between humans and wildlife becomes increasingly important. Adams' presentation aims to educate the community on the role beavers play in shaping urban ecosystems and how residents can be better stewards of the local environment.

The details

Adams, who has become known as the 'Beaver Detective' in the West Seattle community, will share her expertise on the five beaver families living in Longfellow Creek. She is expected to discuss how the beavers are reshaping the urban waterway, the importance of thoughtful human intervention, and a hopeful perspective on how cities and wildlife can coexist.

  • The Rotary Club of West Seattle's weekly lunch meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Adams' presentation is scheduled to begin at noon.

The players

Pamela Adams

A self-styled 'Beaver Detective' who has become known in the West Seattle community for her expertise on urban beavers.

Rotary Club of West Seattle

A local community organization that hosts weekly lunch meetings, with Adams as the featured speaker on February 10.

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What they’re saying

“Pamela Adams will give attendees 'a guided journey through Longfellow Creek, home to five known beaver families, and share how beavers are reshaping this urban creek, the importance of thoughtful human stewardship, and a hopeful, science-grounded look at how cities and wildlife can thrive together.'”

— Rotary Club of West Seattle (westseattleblog.com)

What’s next

The Rotary Club of West Seattle's weekly lunch meeting, featuring Pamela Adams' presentation, will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The takeaway

As urban development continues to encroach on natural habitats, events like this one aim to educate the community on the importance of coexisting with wildlife, such as the beavers of Longfellow Creek, and becoming better stewards of the local environment.