Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the return of Chinook salmon and getting to know our community of volunteers on Orcas Island. This free, family-friendly event invites attendees to get up close with returning Chinook, tour the hatchery, and meet the scientists and stewards working to protect local salmon populations Guided tours of the […]

Embrace education, conservation, Indigenous culture, and community at the Salmon Homecoming! This is a free, all ages event. Set on Seattle’s waterfront on the piers, enjoy an afternoon of cultural presentations, Northwest traditional gatherings, Pow Wows, and Canoe Welcoming with the seas, mountains, and city as your backdrop! Event begins at 10am - schedule of events […]

Learn how salmon are making a comeback on Seattle’s working waterfront. Long Live the Kings, Vigor, UW, and project partners will share the story of a major habitat restoration effort along the Duwamish River—plus early results from monitoring how fish are responding. Short presentation + Q&A, followed by plenty of time to mingle over a […]

On the last Saturday in September, this celebration of community, culture, and history takes over Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for a day full of family friendly fun. With the sun shining down on this year’s festivities, you’d be hard pressed to find a face without a smile or a lunch plate without […]

Come and chat with us over a pint about salmon restoration work in Seattle. Each Thursday event (9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16) will feature a different guest speaker talking about their restoration work in the Duwamish. Stay tuned for speaker information for each date. This educational series is presented by Vigor Marine Group, our partner […]

How does light pollution affect salmon survival? Join Tessa Code, Research Fish Biologist with USGS, to explore how artificial light at night impacts salmon in the Seattle area. Presentation + Q&A, then stick around for good beer and conversation with fellow salmon supporters. Free to attend. Join us for science, stories, and a pint! Each […]

Discover the story behind the largest habitat restoration site on the Duwamish River. Kathleen Hurley from the Port of Seattle will share how the Duwamish River People’s Park is helping restore critical salmon habitat and reconnect the community to the river. Presentation + Q&A, followed by happy hour networking. Free to attend. Celebrate salmon, community, […]