Friends of Erwin National Fish Hatchery

07/09/2026

We’re usually talking flowers and flying things, but let’s not forget why the property we work on is here.

Every year, millions of Americans try their luck at trout fishing. Many of the trout caught in states such as Georgia, North Carolina, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Tennessee began their lives hundreds or even thousands of miles away at Erwin National Fish Hatchery.

06/03/2026

From outward appearances we have been dormant for a while. But like the native plants we work with, don’t be fooled by the apparent lack of progress on the outside during the cooler months. There has been a lot of interesting activity going on that isn’t yet visible. And like the blooms below, more will be available to enjoy soon. In the meantime enjoy these shots of current color at the Hatchery.

12/03/2025

We focus on terrestrial pollinators in our work at the Hatchery, but this version is pretty interesting as well.

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.