The Noons Creek hatchery is in need of experienced volunteers to teach hatchery operations, water quality testing or environmental monitoring on Saturdays between 9 and 11 a.m.

The hatchery is a 100per-cent volunteer-operated salmon hatchery located by the Port Moody Recreation Centre.

The Port Moody Ecological Society is also seeking weekday volunteers to help with maintenance and feeding.

The society's annual Fingerling Festival will be held on Saturday, May 4 at the hatchery and within the recreation centre.

Organizers expect more than 4,500 people to attend, and 80 environmental exhibitors.

For more information on volunteering at the hatchery, visit www.noonscreek.org or call 604-469-9106.