Downeast Salmon Federation holding open home
To have fun continued efforts to assist restore the legendary Atlantic salmon to extra sustainable ranges, the Downeast Salmon Federation this week is internet hosting an open home in Down East Maine.
The free occasion runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday on the federation’s facility in East Machias. Meals choices will embrace ice cream and regionally sourced smoked fish, whereas actions will embrace fly casting and fish conservation training.
The open home, which can cater to all ages, shall be held at DSF’s Peter Grey Hatchery Constructing at 13 Willow St. on the East Machias River. The occasion will embrace an award ceremony with the “Passing of the Paddle” to this yr’s recipient, Charlie Harriman.
The DSF receives assist from fundraising on the group, regional, state and nationwide ranges. It is also backed by grants and donations, which make gatherings such because the open home attainable.
A program sponsored by an nameless household basis matches each greenback donated to the group by a brand new member.
For occasion data, e mail at [email protected] or name the principle workplace at 207-483-4336. Donations are additionally accepted by way of mainesalmonrivers.org/donate.
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