The chum are making their way back to Hyde Creek in Port Coquitlam and the Hyde Creek Watershed Society wants the public to help them celebrate during the Hyde Creek Salmon Festival Sunday, Nov. 15.
The free family event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre on Laurier Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
It will feature demonstrations, including observation of live salmon, a salmon dissection, nature walks, an OWL presentation with a live eagle , interactive exhibits, a salmon barbecue, face painting and a Home Depot build project.
The festival has been ongoing for 16 years and is supported by Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation, Vancity, Fortis BC and Port Metro Vancouver. For more information, visit [email protected] or check out www.hydecreek.org