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Every fall the salmon return to Issaquah. And so, too, do thousands of young students, who come to see these magnificent fish return from their grueling journey at sea, to fight against the current and spawn in Issaquah Creek.
The Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is here too. We lead tours, answer questions and promote watershed stewardship so our young people will take care of the water they share with the salmon. The Issaquah hatchery is the most visited of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's hatcheries, with about 350,000 visitors a year. As the region grapples with change to the natural environment, FISH highlights the presence of salmon in Issaquah Creek to cultivate a sense of wonder about these remarkable fish. We strive to tell the story of salmon here in such a way that makes a lifelong commitment to their well being natural, indeed.
The Salmon Are Coming!
Join the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) docent program and share the story of the remarkable salmon life cycle with school children, families and tourists. Training for new FISH docents, the knowledgeable tour conductors at the Issaquah Hatchery, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn the wonder of the salmon life cycle, the various species of salmon, and the role played by the hatchery and residents of Washington in continuing and sharing this annual return to spawn. Guides are needed for all days of the week and especially during the annual Issaquah Salmon Days Festival. For more information and to sign up for training, please call (425) 427-0259 or e-mail fishvolunteer@msn.com.
| Information about hatchery tours | Fun activities for kids |
| NEW! Open enrollment for monthly preschool program! | Looking for a salmon-friendly fundraising idea? Click here for carwash kit info. |
CHECK OUT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
| Youth group/Scout Program Salmon Squad | Birthday Parties | Super Salmon Sleuths for Preschoolers |
| NEW! Watershed Classroom Presentations | Fall Salmon Education | Summer Salmon Science Camp |
| FREE Lending Resources | Science Fairs |
RENT THE HATCHERY'S WATERSHED SCIENCE CENTER
See what the salmon are up to with the SALMON CAM.