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A proposed development at 1533 Cedar Avenue that is right adjacent to Brooklyn Creek has been submitted to the Town of Comox. The Directors of Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society have reviewed this proposal and  strongly and unanimously recommend that the … Continue reading →

We will have our Annual General Meeting on November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the DFO office on 148 Port Augusta Street in Comox, BC. Mark your calendar. Please write to (https://brooklyncreek.ca/contact-us) if you plan to attend as we … Continue reading →

The beautiful Birkdale Farm on Guthrie Road is a landmark, well recognized by Comox and Valley residents. Led by Guy Sim, Birkdale Farm was established in 1920 and has a three-generation long proud tradition of producing milk from grass-fed Ayrshire … Continue reading →

Comox, BC Residents Witness Remarkable Return of Salmon in Brooklyn Creek An Afternoon at the Balmoral Fish Ladder: Pink Salmon Make Their Journey On the afternoon of October 2, 2025, an extraordinary sight unfolded at the Balmoral fish ladder in … Continue reading →

Two Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Brooklyn Creek Supporters! Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society is entering into the fourth year of restoration work at Birkdale Farm, working with the landowner Mr. Guy Sim and Current Environmental Ltd. With the instream work completed … Continue reading →

Join Us in Helping Preserve Local Fish Habitats! 🐟🌿 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 … Continue reading →

Join Us for the River Never Sleeps Festival! 🌊🐟 The Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society invites you to the River Never Sleeps Festival, a family-friendly celebration of the vibrant living ecosystem we share with nature! Mark your calendars for May … Continue reading →

Help us celebrate Earth Day and give back to nature! The Town of Comox is hosting an Invasive Plant Removal Event on Tuesday, April 22, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and we’d love for you to join us. We’ll … Continue reading →

The ever-popular fish counting on Brooklyn Creek 2025 is starting! As a volunteer you are now able to choose your day (morning or evening) for counting Coho Smolts (and other species) that are captured in the fish box. The fish … Continue reading →

🌿 Help Restore Brooklyn Creek! Join Our Invasive Plant Removal Team! 🌿 Be part of something amazing! Join us at Birkdale Farm as we enter the final year of our four-year restoration project to bring Brooklyn Creek back to life! … Continue reading →

Greetings, Friends of Brooklyn Creek! Each year, the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society (BCWS) receives several requests to set up a booth at local events such as Earth Day celebrations, The River Never Sleeps festival in Fanny Bay, and various high … Continue reading →

Witnessing the large coho salmon spawning in Brooklyn Creek this past November was a remarkable experience. The males, with their vivid red sides, put on a dramatic display of aggression and territoriality, a striking reminder of nature’s raw energy. The … Continue reading →

On Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, our family took a walk along Brooklyn Creek and were treated to an incredible sight: several large, mature coho salmon moving through the clear water, preparing to spawn. The recent heavy rains have brought the … Continue reading →

Jean Sarrazin recently scored a remarkable win with his interview featuring two dedicated Brooklyn Creek volunteers, who shared insights on the fascinating fish-counting box project. Competing against nearly 50 entries from across Canada, Jean’s audio file stood out, landing him … Continue reading →

Come and put some native plants in the ground to help in the restoration alongside Brooklyn Creek.  This past summer there was the third stage of restoration of Brooklyn Creek on the property of Birkdale Farm in Comox. Come and … Continue reading →