50,000 chum salmon fry dove into Yorkson Creek on April 23, 2016. We had a great turn-out of local families, who all enjoyed taking a bucket or two of fish to release gently into the creek. To find out about our next event, join our mailing list. Send an email to: yorksonwatershed@gmail.com
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Upcoming event: Bio-blitz May 10
We are very excited to be hosting our first Bio-blitz in the Yorkson Watershed! All interested, with any level of experience, are invited to help inventory all the living things in a natural park area along 98Ave at 204th St. Join us on Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30 pm. Dress appropriately for the weather. Guidebooks … Continue reading Upcoming event: Bio-blitz May 10
Read More...Yorkson Creek Fish release
This family-favourite event is happening April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Derby Hills Park on 98th Ave at 205 St. Langley. We release thousands of chum fry into their new home. The fun lasts for about an hour and a half. Wear boots!
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Shoreline clean-up – Join us Saturday, March 5, 2016 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. We’ll be picking up garbage along 208th Ave near the Yorkson wetlands. Meet at 102B Ave. and 208th St. in North Langley.
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Salmon – November 18
A great blue heron was dining on this chum salmon, who had spawned and died in Yorkson Creek this week. As a male chum salmon matures and becomes ready to spawn, it develops a hooked nose and jaw. The nutrients in this salmon’s body will nourish the Yorkson watershed ecosystem from the microorganisms to the … Continue reading Salmon – November 18
Read More...Salmon return to Yorkson Creek
The fall rains are here and with them come the salmon. It is spawning season! 14 big, impressive chum salmon were counted on Sunday, Nov.8, 2015. Coho should follow any day now. YWES volunteers enjoy walking along the creek side and counting salmon from November to January. We check for salmon along Yorkson Creek from … Continue reading Salmon return to Yorkson Creek
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