Here are some upcoming events we hope you will attend: Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2025 10am-12pm – Planting and mulching at Derby Hills Park. Come help us battle back the invasive reed canary grass and add shade and biodiversity with native plants around Yorkson Creek. RSVP to yorksonwes@gmail.com Weekend in April (date … Continue reading Volunteerism is good for the soul (and the salmon)
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Salmon Success in Fall 2024
Our community is buzzing with the sightings of so many salmon returning to spawn in Yorkson watershed! Estimates are as high as 300 coho and chum. We are so encouraged that the efforts of so many partners working together to help salmon are paying off. And Mother Nature has been helping out with a generous … Continue reading Salmon Success in Fall 2024
Read More...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
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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!
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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!
Read More...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
Read More...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
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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!
Read More...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
Read More...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
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