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Alouette River Management Society ARMS is an environmental non-profit organization committed to the protection & enhancement of the Alouette Watershed through stewardship & education.

The Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) is dedicated to proactively protecting and improving the Alouette Watershed and surrounding areas by creating a healthy environment connecting parks, trail systems, public centers and waterways. Volunteer supported, ARMS is involved in watershed inventory and monitoring, habitat restoration, public awareness and adopt-a-stream, liaising with all levels of government and private land owners, and working towards the protection of aquatic habitat. ARMS offers environmental education programs including fieldtrips, classroom and habitat programs, and day camps. ARMS is currently advocating for a fish ladder over the Alouette Dam, connecting the river and lake after almost 90 years.

SALMON LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🔬🐟Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a salmon hatchery? Or what you can ...
10/14/2026

SALMON LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🔬🐟

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a salmon hatchery? Or what you can learn by taking a closer look at a salmon from the inside out? 👀

Join ARMS for The Science of Salmon, a special behind-the-scenes tour of the ALLCO Fish Hatchery! 🐟

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of salmon conservation, discover the incredible journey from egg to adult, and learn how hatcheries help support salmon populations in our local watershed.

🧬 PLUS — we’re getting hands-on with a salmon dissection! Get a closer look at salmon anatomy, discover how their bodies work, and explore the science behind one of BC’s most iconic fish. It’s a unique opportunity to see salmon science up close and ask all your fishy questions!

Whether you’re a curious nature lover, a budding young scientist, or simply want to learn more about the salmon swimming in our local rivers, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, November 1
📍 ALLCO Fish Hatchery
⏰ Choose your tour: 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM (1 hour each)
💚 $15 donation per person supports ARMS’ watershed stewardship and education programs.

🎟️ Space is limited! Grab your spot, bring your curiosity, and come discover the science behind salmon conservation!

👉 Register today and join us for a fin-tastic morning of learning! 🐟💧
Registration link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-science-of-salmon-allco-hatchery-tour

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for clean rivers, returning salmon, healthy habitats, and the people who make watershe...
10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for clean rivers, returning salmon, healthy habitats, and the people who make watershed stewardship possible. 🧡🌊🐟

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, partners, supporters, and community for helping care for the Alouette watershed year-round.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ARMS! 🍂

Help keep our night skies dark by using outdoor lighting only when you need it. The night sky is more than just beautifu...
10/12/2026

Help keep our night skies dark by using outdoor lighting only when you need it. The night sky is more than just beautiful, it’s an important part of the natural world.

🦉 Many animals rely on darkness to hunt, navigate, and stay hidden from predators.

🦇 Bats and other nocturnal wildlife become active after sunset.

🌙 The moon influences natural cycles, including tides and the behaviour of some wildlife.

⭐ On a clear night, you may be able to spot planets, constellations, and even the occasional meteor!

Next time you’re outside after dark, put down your phone, turn off the lights, and look up. You never know what you might see 🔭💫

🕷️ ENTER IF YOU DARE… 👻🌲The forest is full of spooky surprises this time of year! Grab your little witches, goblins, and...
10/10/2026

🕷️ ENTER IF YOU DARE… 👻🌲

The forest is full of spooky surprises this time of year! Grab your little witches, goblins, and nature detectives and head outside for a Spooky Nature Scavenger Hunt! 🔎🍂

Can you find…

🕸️ A creepy spider web
🍄 A mysterious mushroom
🦇 A sign that bats have been nearby
👀 Something that looks like an eye
💀 A bone, skull, or skeleton (real or natural — no collecting!)
🌳 A spooky-looking tree
🖤 Something completely black
🍂 A blood-red leaf
🪵 A log that looks like a monster
🐾 A mysterious animal track
🌿 A plant that looks like it belongs in a witch’s garden
👻 Something that looks like a ghost!

🔮 BONUS CHALLENGE: Find the creepiest-looking thing in nature and give it a spooky name!

Remember: look, don’t disturb! Leave plants, wildlife, fungi, and natural objects where you find them. Take photos instead! 📸

Happy haunting, nature explorers! 🎃🌲🕷️

🍂 The leaves are falling… and that’s a good thing!As tempting as it may be to rake, bag, and remove every fallen leaf, l...
10/09/2026

🍂 The leaves are falling… and that’s a good thing!

As tempting as it may be to rake, bag, and remove every fallen leaf, leaving them where they fall can actually help our local ecosystems. 🌿

Fallen leaves:
🪱 Feed soil organisms and help build healthy soil
🦋 Provide shelter for insects and other small wildlife
🌱 Return nutrients to the soil as they break down
💧 Help retain moisture and protect soil from erosion
🐦 Support the insects that birds rely on for food

So this fall, consider leaving those leaves where they are — especially in gardens, under trees, and in natural areas.

A little mess is a lot of habitat. 🍂💚

10/08/2026

🦫 Caught in the act!

This local wildlife camera recently captured this busy beaver hard at work, and it’s a great reminder of the important role these ecosystem engineers play in our waterways.

Beavers naturally shape their surroundings by building dams and creating ponds. These structures slow the movement of water, help retain sediment and create wetland habitat that can benefit a wide range of wildlife, including fish, amphibians, birds and insects.

For salmon, these beaver-created habitats can provide important areas of refuge, particularly for young fish seeking cooler, slower-moving water.

What may look like a simple pile of sticks is actually a complex habitat being created.

We’re always excited when wildlife cameras give us a glimpse into the species sharing the watershed with us, and this busy beaver certainly didn’t disappoint!

🐟 The spawners have arrived — and they’re here in great numbers!The chum salmon are making their annual return to the Al...
10/07/2026

🐟 The spawners have arrived — and they’re here in great numbers!

The chum salmon are making their annual return to the Alouette River, and we’re excited to see so many fish arriving already. Even better, many of the spawners are already ripe, which means hatchery operations are officially underway!

The ALLCO Fish Hatchery team (BC Corrections) is now hard at work carefully collecting eggs and milt to support the next generation of salmon.

This incredible return is a powerful reminder of the importance of healthy river habitat and the work that goes into supporting salmon populations year after year.

The next generation starts here ❤️🐟

🦇🎃 October’s Native Species: Little Brown Myotis!Who’s ready for a little Halloween wildlife lesson? 👻 Meet one of BC’s ...
10/06/2026

🦇🎃 October’s Native Species: Little Brown Myotis!

Who’s ready for a little Halloween wildlife lesson? 👻 Meet one of BC’s smallest, and most helpful, native mammals: the Little Brown Myotis (Myotis lucifugus)!

These tiny bats weigh just 5–9 grams (about the weight of a couple of coins!), but they can make a BIG impact. They help keep insect populations in check by feeding on moths, beetles, mosquitoes and other flying insects.

🌙 Their superpower? Echolocation!
Little Brown Myotis send out high-frequency sounds and listen for the echoes to navigate and locate their prey in the dark.

🍂 As temperatures drop and insects become harder to find, these bats head to cool, protected places to hibernate through the winter.

Unfortunately, Little Brown Myotis have been heavily affected by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that can be deadly to hibernating bats.

So this Halloween, don't be afraid of the bats! 🧛‍♀️🦇 They're natural pest controllers, fascinating nocturnal hunters, and an important part of BC’s ecosystems.

A big thank you to everyone who came out in September to become certified Streamkeepers! Your time, curiosity, and commi...
10/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came out in September to become certified Streamkeepers! Your time, curiosity, and commitment to learning more about our local waterways helps build a stronger community of people who care for and protect our rivers and streams 💙

We’d also like to extend a huge thank you to the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation for providing the training modules and sharing their knowledge and expertise with our new Streamkeepers.

Thank you for being part of the stewardship community!

Funding provided by 🇨🇦 DFO Public Involvement Program - Salmon Enhancement Program

October is here! 🍂As the seasons change, there’s still plenty happening across the Alouette Watershed! From salmon spawn...
10/03/2026

October is here! 🍂

As the seasons change, there’s still plenty happening across the Alouette Watershed!

From salmon spawning surveys and watershed monitoring to habitat restoration and volunteer opportunities, fall is an important time for our rivers and the wildlife that depend on them.

Want to get involved? Follow along for upcoming opportunities to learn, volunteer and give back to our watershed.

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24959 Alouette Road
Maple Ridge, BC
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