Here are a series of salmon fry release festivals that will take place in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley in the next few weeks. The events are all free, hope this is useful for some readers.
Ambush Education on Maple Creek!Date and TimeApril 22nd, 2006 9:00am – 2:00pm
LocationDyke, South End Bedford Street, Port Coquitlam
DetailsRiparian planting event, garbage removal, native garden and streamkeepers demonstrations. Hosted by Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeeprs, Volunteers working in Partnership with Government, Industry and the Community to Steward Our Commons. For Information contact 604-942-8059 or 604-317-2974.
More information...Join us for Kanaka Creek: Yours to Keep Date and TimeSunday April 30, 2006, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LocationBell-Irving Hatchery in Kanaka Creek Regional Park (on 256th Street, south of Dewdney Trunk Road.)
DetailsSpectacular Kanaka Creek flows through Maple Ridge. Discover the unique features and creatures of this environmentally sensitive watershed. Come to the Bell-Irving Hatchery in Kanaka Creek Regional Park and join us in a celebration focused on watershed stewardship. Learn how to reduce your impacts on local salmon species and how to make lifestyle choices that improve sustainability for all creek critters. Become a creek-friendly neighbor by releasing salmon fry into the creek, learning about house hold cleaners that are creek-friendly, meeting local stewardship groups, touring the Bell-Irving Hatchery and much more! Presented by GVRD and KEEPS. Free. Everyone welcome. Registration not required. Free parking. Information: 604-432-6359.
Visit their website...Fingerling FestivalDate and Time11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday May 6, 2006
LocationNoons Creek Hatchery, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody
DetailsFun for all ages. We need your help to release about 35,000 chum salmon fry into Noons Creek into Noons Creek. Come release some fry and watch them swim towards the ocean! There will be crafts, food, face painting and games for children. It is a fun event for all ages. We will be raffling off a signed Robert Bateman Print and many other interesting goodies donated by local companies. There will be interesting, informative and interactive displays showcasing streamkeeper groups, naturalists and other organizations such as OWL that work towards preserving and protecting our natural heritage. We are having a used book sale that will benefit our education and outreach programs. Donations of used books are welcome. Weather permitting there will be daffodil and tulip bulbs for sale Donated by the City of Port Moody. Bring your family and friends for a fun, exciting learning experience. Sponsored by Pacific Coast Terminals and the City of Port Moody.
More information...Great Salmon Send-offDate and TimeSaturday May 13th, 11:00am
LocationStoney Creek Community School at 2740 Beaverbrook Crescent in Burnaby
DetailsIn Fall 2004, both chum and coho salmon returned to spawn in the upper reaches of Stoney Creek for the first time in 50 years, and in Fall 2005, pinks were observed for the first time. Come and celebrate this special event with us! We hope you will join your fellow citizens at our open house to celebrate our natural environment and the wild Pacific salmon. We invite you to be among the first to release some young salmon starting at 11 am or you may enjoy the many displays and activities during the day.
More information...Morten Creek release just happened last night, Sinaran took some photos.
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