Sunset Speaker Series: All About Salmon
Organizer: Dungeness River Nature Center
Organizer Email: info@DungenessRiverCenter.org
Organizer Phone: 360-681-4076
Organizer Website: https://DungenessRiverCenter.org/
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The Sunset Speaker Series is back! Join us outside the Cedar Hat Classroom for an evening of learning and connection. We will have chairs set-up in the field, but you are welcome to bring your own camp chairs as well.
Please RSVP to secure a spot! There is a $5 suggested donation to support future educational programs.
Register here
Friday, July 31 at 7 PM
All About Salmon
Nate Roberts, Stewardship Coordinator with North Olympic Salmon Coalition, will discuss Pacific salmon and the significance of salmon as a keystone species to both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. You will be introduced to the five species of Pacific salmon, their life cycle, differing life history characteristics between species, habitat requirements, and major threats that are currently threatening populations across their range. You will also learn about the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of these iconic fish.
Nate Roberts grew up in Gig Harbor and in his youth could often be found fishing in one of several local ponds, inlets, bays, or estuaries in pursuit of salmon or trout. His keen interest in fishing led him to work for a short time as a fly-fishing guide in Montana and Idaho. After initially receiving his degree in Elementary Education he realized that while he loved working with youth, his desire to work in a career recovering salmon populations in his home state of Washington was even greater. A return to school and resulting B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Oregon State University where he specialized in riparian ecology and restoration led to his current position with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition where he works to recover salmon populations and educate communities along the north Olympic Peninsula.
Upcoming talks:
Friday, Aug 14 at 7 PM
A Glimpse of Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, a S’Klallam village at Washington Harbor
David Brownell, Executive Director of the North Olympic History Center, will discuss the history of Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, a 600+ year old S’Klallam village from which Sequim derives its name.
*Note: if you signed up for this talk through the People, Place, and Time Lecture Series, you do not need to sign up again.
Friday, Aug 28 at 7 PM
Ice Age glacial landforms on the Olympic Peninsula and Western Washington
Dann May, professor at Peninsula College, will explore how alpine glaciers and the last continental ice sheet shaped the Olympic Peninsula.