I joined co-workers at the Ferry County Conservation Fair where we made fish prints from rubber fish molds. The annual event is held at the Ferry County Fairgrounds. The keepsakes are to remind attendees of the importance of clean water on the Colville National Forest.
While the craft project was aimed at children, many adults also participated. They shared stories about fishing with elders and talked about how much the forest has changed in their lifetimes.
The Ferry County Fairgrounds has an amazing Armitage-Herschell carousel made sometime between 1895 and 1900. It was recently fitted with a geothermal system that powers it with the help of heat energy from the ground. A propane system serves as backup.
A Republic resident, a popular clown, championed the carousel's restoration efforts. Her image is on the wall honoring donors who helped fund the project.
Job Corps students helped attendees assemble bat and bird nesting boxes to remind fair attendees of the importance of these creatures. Job Corps is under the Forest Service umbrella.
On my way home from the fair, the snow on Sherman Pass continued to build. Winter is hanging on!
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