Yorkson Watershed Enhancement Society

Fishy Fun

It’s time for our famous, family friendly fish release! Come on out to Derby Hills Park on Sunday, April 7th at 10:30AM. Don’t be late, the fish won’t wait! This year, we’re excited to debut a waterslide option for our fish to try! Wear boots and expect to get muddy – it’s a wetland! Derby … Continue reading Fishy Fun

Salmon are back!

The spawning run of coho and chum salmon were about 1 month later than historically but that is not surprising due to the dry fall we’ve had. McClughan Park behind Gordon Greenwood Elem. has been a good viewing spot this December. If you see salmon spawning in the Yorkson or West Munday creeks, please let … Continue reading Salmon are back!

Volunteers needed!

Yorkson Watershed Enhancement Society is looking for volunteers to help with the following activities in Fall 2023: tree planting in Derby Hills Park (98th Ave. @ 20500) – Sundays, October 15, 22, 29. From 10am to 12pm. Due to the wet site, this event is suitable for older kids and adults. Wear boots. salmon spawning surveys … Continue reading Volunteers needed!

Spring in the Watershed

Western Trillium is a welcome sign of spring As part of the Salt and Salmon Study, the Yorkson volunteers have been able to monitor the conductivity and temperature of our creek’s water and check on juvenile salmon populations at two locations: one impacted by salt and one away from roads (non-impacted). To learn about the study, … Continue reading Spring in the Watershed

Winter 2023

A good turnout of members came together to plant native species around the pedestrian bridge along the Yorkson Creek trail at the end of January. Join us for our AGM and 2023 planning meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7:30pm at RC Garnett Elem. library. We need YOU to stand up for salmon and a … Continue reading Winter 2023

Salmon Spotters, Keep us updated!

It’s November 2022 – salmon spawning season! The waters of Yorkson and Munday creeks are looking very welcoming for returning fish! If you spot salmon on your walk, please let us know by emailing yorksonwatershed@gmail.com. Be sure to stay safely on the banks and keep pets on a leash to protect nests, eggs and spawners. … Continue reading Salmon Spotters, Keep us updated!

Yorkson Watershed BioBlitz 2022

We’re back to an in-person bioblitz! A bioblitz is an exciting search for everything living in one area. It happens on Tuesday, June 14 from 6:00-7:30 PM at Yorkson Community Park, 20591 84th Ave. Discover the diversity of life in this green space as we spread out and investigate along trails, stream and pond. Tools and … Continue reading Yorkson Watershed BioBlitz 2022

Busy Beaver, Swift Salmon

There are now at least two active beaver dams in our Yorkson Watershed. One at 208th Ave. near the West Langley Hall and one near 98th Ave. at Derby Hills Park. We are monitoring them but thanks to abundant rainfall (understatement!), the salmon have been able to get past them. The new wetlands are … Continue reading Busy Beaver, Swift Salmon

Langley Watershed BioBlitz 2021

Discover the diversity of life that calls Langley home. The watershed groups of Langley are looking for all the different plants, animals, fungus and everything in between from May 29 to June 13, 2021 as part of Canadian Environment Week and Rivers to Oceans Week. People in Langley can participate by taking a walk around their … Continue reading Langley Watershed BioBlitz 2021

Trees planted by Grad

Walnut Grove grade 12 student, Quinn St Pierre, planted 51 trees in Derby Hills Park next to Yorkson Creek in early 2021. Quinn organized the activity for his Capstone project, where students dedicate at least 40 hours to something of their choice. YWES thanks Quinn for his efforts to remove garbage and plant trees in … Continue reading Trees planted by Grad