REEL Fish Days, Hatchery Improvements & Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events
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Hatchery Update
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Volunteer opportunities
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Upcoming Events 〰️ Hatchery Update 〰️ Volunteer opportunities 〰️
A Productive Month
The May 2026 General Meeting highlighted another active season at Indian Creek Hatchery, from the success of REEL Fish Days to ongoing hatchery improvements and upcoming summer events. Members shared updates on incubation room repairs, volunteer opportunities, and preparations for fin clipping, the Salmon Derby, and future salmon restoration efforts throughout the Rogue River watershed.
General Meeting Highlights
REEL Fish Days was a great success! Thanks to all that participated. Thank you too to the Auxiliary members for the terrific lunches.
Party in the Park: CAF will have a booth and prizes at this event. Looking for volunteers to assist. Contact Bill Budd at 503-929-3259 or adelphipainting.bb@gmail.com to join in the fun.
Fair Parade: Looking for volunteers toss candy to the kids. Contact Bill Budd for more information.
Hatchery Update
Incubation Room repairs are underway. Framing is completed, a new water heater is on the way, and the sink will have a new countertop. Siding and flooring to follow.
Volunteer Opportunities
With fish coming in, volunteer help is essential — now is the perfect time to get involved.
Feeding: Auto feeders are in place, but screen cleaning, counting morts and vacuuming is still necessary (see note above regarding the new vacuums) Contact Bruce Blanthorn at 702-499-3721or bdb1037@gmail.com to get on the schedule.
Fin Clipping is back! June 9-18. Sign Up early to secure your spot. Contact Roger @ 541-373-7848.
2026 Salmon Derby – Seeking volunteers to help make next years Derby even better than 2025. It’s never too early to begin. Donors are already preparing their 2026 budgets, so we need to reach them early! Contact Roger to get started!
Seeking silent auction and banquet coordinators for this year’s derby. Board donation collectors also needed.
2026 Snout Collection – Our efforts this year yielded good results, but we would like to make next year even better. Please consider joining in this fun and productive opportunity. For more information, contact Bill Budd at (503) 929-3259 or adelphipainting.bb@gmail.com.
Save the Date 2025:
June - Fin Clipping: June 9-18 (note new start date)
July - Party in the Park: July 11, Noon - 4:00pm | Fair Parade: July 26
August–Annual Salmon Derby: Aug 19-22
Gift certificates from these kind sponsors: GB Auto Parts and 1 st Chapter Coffee House.. Please be sure to thank our sponsors when you visit their establishments.
