October Fish Lab News

Hello Salmon Enthusiasts,

Fall weather is upon us, which for some may indicate it is time to hibernate in front of a nice warm fire with a good book.  For the Fish Lab, it means the increased rainfall will help the salmon move in with the tides, searching for the spawning habitat they haven’t seen in several years… and maybe there is time for that book in front of the fire as well.

As always, we have a lot going on at the GHC Fish Lab.  This includes planning some exciting educational events for our 26 (and counting) Fall volunteers.  Here is what you can expect to hear about in the current edition of the Fish Lab Newsletter:

• Community events!  While we try to take the Fish Labbers on official events, when possible, there are not enough Saturdays in the month for us to hit everything.  Suggested community events related to our volunteer program are Erik Sandgren’s showing at the Polson Museum (until 2017), and the Mushroom Festival at the Quinault Lodge (10/21-10/23).
   

• What have we been doing with our nearly 200 volunteer-hours so far?  In addition to the usual, we have also participated in a working field trip to surplus at the Satsop Springs rearing facility.
   

• Upcoming events for the Fish Lab!  Although we always maintain our regular volunteer hours (Mon/Wed 3pm, Sat 8am), we have a few things on our calendar that you might want to check out.

  - October 29^th, 9am.  Alder Creek Clean Up – Meet across from Swansons at the mouth of the creek.

  - October 29^th, 5pm.  Razor Clamming at Mocrocks. Although not an official Fish Lab event, many of the Fish Labbers will be meeting up with the Natural Resources Club to participate in the clam dig.
  .  Due to elevated toxin levels, there will be no clam digging this weekend

  - November 5^th, 9am.  We are working with the Historical Seaport to set up a tour and discuss their approach to renovate, repurpose, and restore the old saw mill to provide more Harbor-specific community education opportunities.

  - November 19^th, 9am.  Crafts day!  We will be painting Grays Harbor Rocks for the geocache.  Bring your own t-shirt, and we will spray a Fish Lab stencil onto it.