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7th Annual - Welcome the Salmon Home ~ POSTPONED

  • Knight Park - Boat Launch 2341 North 3 Rocks Road Otis, OR, 97368 United States (map)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have postponed this event until further notice.

A community gathering at Westwind’s waterfront along the Salmon River to celebrate the return of Chinook and Coho salmon to their home waters after years living in the ocean along the Northwest Coast. Celebrate and learn more about salmon’s key role in upholding biodiversity and how this connects with Westwind’s mission of conservation, education, and sustainability.

Pre-registration highly recommended.

Activities include:

  • Boat/canoe Tours of the Salmon River Estuary

  • Learning about the Salmon Cycle

  • Art activities, including Gyotaku

  • Open Fire Salmon Bake tasting & refreshments

  • Citizen Science Demonstrations

  • Hikes & Tours

All activities start at 1pm and end at 5pm. Ferries will be crossing to/from Westwind and Knight Park every half hour. See you at the River!

Email info@westwind.org if you have questions.