Earth Day at the Salt Marsh in Prince Rupert

Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers perform during Earth Day Festivities at Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers perform during Earth Day Festivities at Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
An obstacle course for bicycles was one of the fun activities for kids during Earth Day Festivities at Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)An obstacle course for bicycles was one of the fun activities for kids during Earth Day Festivities at Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

An obstacle course for bicycles was one of the fun activities for kids during Earth Day Festivities at Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers perform during Earth Day Festivities at Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

By Thom Barker

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