Let the Eggcitement Begin Open House
152 visitors shared a golden November day with us at the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Center and Bell-Irving Hatchery.
The Thursday Salmon Movie
It’s October 23rd on Kanaka Creek as we approach the peak of the chum return.
Return of the Salmon 2025
We take in the Maple Ridge fall classic along the banks of Kanaka Creek on this October day.
Mid October spawning
The chum return is beginning to pick up on this Friday afternoon in mid October.
Fall EcoBlitz
Over 500 trees and shrubs were planted today at a restoration site in east Maple Ridge, thanks to the efforts of the students and parents. The day started off with some creek time at the fish fence.
National Tree Day 2025
We were delighted to attend Alouette Park on this consummate early fall afternoon.
Wild Times with the Neighbors open house
81 visitors turned out to chat with us about the wild neighbors that we share the land with.
Pondering Amphibians open house
Visitors became familiar with some of our aquatic acquaintances on this August day.
Dace and trout
Here we have two fish species you may encounter in Kanaka Creek near the Stewardship Center in the summer. The longnose dace is a small minnow that usually lives 3 to 4 years. They spawn in Kanaka Creek in late spring and early summer. You can find them foraging along the stream edge. One of … Read more
Those delightful little habitats
As we take a look at one of them on this August afternoon at the Stewardship Center. Be sure to check this out when visiting.