Salmon Stewards: From Egg to Ecosystem
Organizer: Dungeness River Nature Center
Organizer Email: info@DungenessRiverCenter.org
Organizer Phone: 360-681-4076
Organizer Website: https://DungenessRiverCenter.org/
Two-Day Program for Kids (Ages 8-12)
FREE – Registration Required
June 25 & June 27 | 1 – 3:30pm
Must attend both days to release a fish!
Join the Adventure by Registering here!
Dive into the amazing world of salmon and the ecosystems they rely on. Through hands-on activities, kids will learn about the salmon life cycle, healthy ecosystems, and human impact on the environment. They will also have the chance to make a real difference by releasing live coho fry into the wild!
We’re proud to offer this special program in partnership with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition.
DAY 1 – JUNE 25: LIFE CYCLE
- Explore the salmon life cycle
- Learn about river, estuary, and ocean habitats
- Discover challenges salmon face in nature and from human activities
DAY 2 – JUNE 27: HABITAT & SALMON RELEASE
- Explore what makes a healthy riparian ecosystem
- Identify biotic, abiotic, and cultural elements of salmon habitats
- Investigate human impacts-both positive and negative
- Release coho salmon fry into the wild!
Perfect for homeschoolers (and open to all young nature lovers), this free program builds ecological awareness, scientific observation skills, and environmental stewardship.