This September marks 40 years of stream stewardship and education at Mossom Creek Hatchery!
It was the fall of 1976 that teachers Ruth Foster and Rod MacVicar embarked on a student project that would inspire 40 years of hands on environmental work by thousands of students and community volunteers.
Together, we’ve made incredible progress restoring and protecting Port Moody’s fragile streams and watersheds and educating people about the importance of our local environment.
Throughout the month of September we will be celebrating every Sunday from 11:00 am -1:30 pm with hatchery tours and nature displays. Come learn about your local watershed and the mighty salmon each Sunday in September.
Come celebrate 40 years each Salmon Sunday in September!
Sunday, September 4th: Start bugging your parents to come visit Mossom Creek Hatchery this Sunday from 10:30-1:30 for cool activities and plenty of fun. Learn about all types of aquatic insects and things that buzz around the watershed.
Sunday, September 11th: Come down to Mossom Creek Hatchery for a brand newt experience and fun activities. This week we will be learning about local amphibians, so hop on down this Sunday for fun activities and more!
Sunday, September 18th: We’re making a splash this Sunday at Mossom Creek Hatchery and talking about all things salmon! Don’t be a wet fish, join us for Salmon Sunday!
Sunday, September 23rd: What’s happening at Mossom Creek Hatchery this Sunday? We are beary excited to introduce you to the many mammals and birds that inhabit our watershed. Come on out, it will be hoot!
Grab your friends and family and come celebrate !
Photos from the May 2015 Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre opening day after a fire destroyed the building in December 2013:
