Tynehead Hatchery

05/28/2026

The last two days have been fin clipping time for our Coho fry.

Under the direction of our wonderful DFO Community Advisor, Paul, we clipped the adipose fins of 22,549 Coho fry.

This would not have been possible without the fantastic work of the team leaders from the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP), our own volunteers and others!

We remove the adipose fin primarily due to allow fisher people to identify between wild and hatchery - we can only keep hatchery for the table menu🐟

These clipped Coho will be transferred to our rearing pond in a few weeks where they will live until next May before smelting and heading out to the ocean.

I have put explanations under each photo, so please read.

05/25/2026

We are doing this years fin clipping May 26 and May 27. Gates open to the public to view from 12:30 pm until finished for the day,! Come down and see what we and the wonderful SHaRP team do. And if you want to spend a little time helping, you are more than welcome as we have 20,000 coho fry to clip!

05/22/2026

Last day of our Spring Field trips where our local Surrey schools came to release the Coho they had been raising in their classrooms. A big thank you to the teachers and all the children’s family members who made these trips possible. And a big thank you to all of the volunteers who came in weekly for all of April and May to make these trips a great learning experience: Don, Bob, Connie, Harold, Brian, Carol and our trusty classroom teachers Susan and Linda!

05/21/2026

If you are looking for some great family events……

05/20/2026

A great organization to work with!

LEPS is currently seeking two Summer Outreach Technicians to deliver environmental sustainability outreach and natural area conservation. We are seeking Langley-based applicants that meet the following criteria:

*bold, outgoing individual with a passion for environmental sustainability;
*approachable, extroverted, enjoy public speaking and sharing your knowledge of zero waste, environmental conservation and pollution prevention, and
*enjoy working outdoors and being out in nature, and capable of undertaking physical labour.

Apply today!

05/14/2026

Looks like fun!

You know them, you love them, and you watch in awe as they zip up to your bird feeder. Now you can experience hummingbirds up close at this hands-on spring/summer event!

Join our Park Partners at Vancouver Avian Research Centre for Hummingbird Banding Days at ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park (formerly known as Colony Farm Regional Park).

Guests will get an unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at live bird banding, learn about hummingbird species and migration, and may even have the chance to gently hold and release a hummingbird after it has been banded.

These special mornings are a fantastic way to connect with nature, learn about the challenges facing local bird populations, and discover ways you can help protect birds and their habitats.

2026 Hummingbird Banding Days:
• May 23
• June 20
• July 11
• August 15
• September 12

Details:
• Guests typically arrive around 7:00am (exact times are provided upon registration)
• Suggested donation: $15 per person
• Arts and crafts activities may be available for children

PS: Vancouver Avian Research Centre also offers regular bird walks throughout the season!

Learn more or register:
https://www.birdvancouver.com/individual-or-group-visit/

05/10/2026

A big Thank You to 1061 of our community members who made our annual salmon Send Off! Thank you to all for getting our Coho and Chinook on their journey to the ocean!

A few pictures with explanations……..🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

05/08/2026

Great team to be on! And a paid summer job!

Last chance to apply! 🌿

SHaRP is hiring Crew Members for the season. Join the team, get outside, gain hands-on environmental experience, and help protect Surrey’s salmon habitats.

Applications close Sunday May 10th, don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 SHaRP crew!

(Both 5 week and 7 week terms are available)

04/26/2026

A great day for all ages! Free drop in. Plant sale that includes plants from 99 Nursery - by donation. Lots of educational fun things to do and fundraising activities! Free drop I !

Join us at the Tynehead Hatchery on Saturday, May 9, for the Salmon Send Off! Help release the next generation of coho salmon, enjoy the free activities, and colour salmon hats with the new SHaRP Team 🐟️

See you there!

01/01/2026