Join Us in Helping Preserve Local Fish Habitats! 🐟🌿
Checking fish traps for fry and other species.
You can assist with fish salvage efforts at Birkdale Farm ahead of in-stream works. Volunteers will help relocate fry and set up isolation measures.
Dates: Tuesday, August 12 to Monday, August 18 (yes through the weekend)
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM daily
Volunteers can sign up using the Birkdale Fish Salvage 2025 Google Sheet, or by emailing me directly at with the dates they’re available and I’ll add them to the sheet.
Orientation/Training Session:
On Tuesday, August 12, we’ll hold a training session on fish capture and release methods for up to 8 volunteers. These individuals will ideally help lead efforts on some or all of the following days. Volunteers who can’t attend the orientation are still very welcome to join on other days — however, the more trained hands, the better!
Additional Info for Volunteers:
- All are welcome, regardless of physical ability. Folks are encouraged to join even if they prefer to participate from the bank in a lawn chair — their presence and support are valued!
- Meeting location: Daily at 9:00 AM at the entrance to Birkdale Farm (1836 Guthrie Rd, Comox). We’ll enter the property as a group.
- To manage site access (as it’s private property with machinery in operation), we’re aiming to have a clear volunteer list by the evening before each day — last minute drop-ins are discouraged.
- Recommended gear: Rubber boots or hip waders, eye protection, and work gloves — though not required.
There will also be riparian planting event in October — more details to come on that soon.
Kindly,
Chloe Howarth, M.Sc., R.P.Bio.
Current Environmental Ltd.
Office: 250-871-1944
Cell: 250-203-4608
Together, we can make a real difference for our local fish populations. Don’t miss this chance to give back to nature and be part of something meaningful!