Alouette River Management Society is hosting a workshop for children to get up close and personal with creepy crawlies along the South Alouette River.
Children will learn about reptiles and about their unique behaviors and adaptations with West Coast Exotics.
They will also learn about aquatic invertebrates, the tiny creatures that keep the Alouette River healthy and support the food web for fish and wildlife.
The afternoon will also include a guided tour of ALLCO Hatchery, where they will also learn about a salmon’s life cycle from egg to adult, and see firsthand how habitat restoration and stewardship help salmon thrive.
They will see how each creature, big or small, is essential for a healthy river ecosystem.
The Alouette River Management Society is putting on the Creek Critters and Creepy Crawlies workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the Rivers Heritage Centre, 24959 Alouette Rd., Maple Ridge.
The event will take place rain or shine.
Registration is a must at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/creek-critters-and-creepy-crawlies-workshop.
Tickets are still available for $10 each.
For more information email: communications@alouetteriver.org.
The Alouette River Management Society is dedicated to protecting and improving the Alouette Watershed and surrounding areas, through advocacy, education, collaboration, and stewardship.