It’s hard to believe, but salmon spawner survey season is just around the corner, and we are seeking survey volunteers! The Salmon Coalition has been conducting surveys of Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed Hood Canal summer chum salmon on Chimacum Creek since their reintroduction to the creek in the mid-1990’s. Collected data helps the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife … Read More
Fish Trapping: Volunteers Needed!
Are you curious what a salmon habitat restoration project looks like behind the scenes? Have you wanted to participate in salmon recovery beyond just planting native plants? We may have the opportunity for you! The Salmon Coalition recently broke ground on an exciting new project along Snow Creek near Discovery Bay, but before we begin working within the stream’s channel later this … Read More
June 22-24th: Solstice Salmon Days!
Celebrating Summer Solstice & Salmon! Finnriver, North Olympic Salmon Coalition and the Marine Science Center invite you to an all-ages educational celebration of salmon! Inspired by the long-standing traditions of local communities in honoring the salmon lifecycle, Finnriver, NOSC and MSC have joined together to offer three days of all-ages educational fun. Join us for Salmon Hats & Trivia Night, playtime … Read More
Rhody Grand Parade!
Join us on Saturday, May 20th in Port Townsend for the 2023 Rhody Grand Parade! Fin the Migrating Salmon – all 2,500 pounds of her – will be traveling back up the streets of Port Townsend once again this year! We need your help! Prior to the parade, help us get Fin decorated and ready to impress. We will be … Read More
Farms and Fish Film Celebration Event
We are excited to invite you to celebrate the premiere of the short film – Farms and Fish: Thriving Together! Join us on Sunday, May 7th at the Finnriver Haybarn to view the first public screening of the film and learn more about the unique partnerships with farmers that are paving a new path in salmon restoration in the Chimacum … Read More
Earth Day Mulching Event 2023!
Are you hoping to spend this Earth Day doing something that will having a lasting impact on our local environment? Come join us for a fun, community-filled day of mulching (and possibly planting) on the wild & scenic Dungeness River. This winter, over 200 volunteers and students and our Washington Conservation Corps crew dedicated their time to plant and … Read More
Art Contest
NOSC Art Contest Calling all artists, of all ages, to submit salmon art! Painters and poets, sculptors and cake decorators, drawers and writers and musicians come one, come all, whether you creak at the knees or grow towards the sky. The winners will receive a prize! Entry opens now and closes April 30th! Winners to be announced in our … Read More
Upcoming Education Volunteer Opportunities!
7th-8th Grade Real Learning Real Work – Planting Project ImplementationStudents will be executing the planting plans that they have spent this winter developing in the classroom after conducting a site assessment last fall. Volunteers will help groups of 4-6 students follow their planting plans on their restoration plot. This involves helping students follow their plans and getting your hands dirty … Read More
Upcoming: Volunteer Plantings
Join us March 4th & 5th to plant native trees and shrubs at the Caldero side channel site on the Dungeness River! This past summer, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe approached the Salmon Coalition to assist in revegetating the site of a newly constructed side channel on the Dungeness River a short distance upstream of Highway 101. The site was acquired … Read More
Upcoming Lecture 1/29/23
Hosted by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center Sunday, January 29, 2023 3 p.m. Fort Worden Chapel, Port Townsend, WA To keep this series accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay, there is no set charge for the event; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Assisted Listening Devices available. The program will showcase upcoming river restoration work on … Read More