Join us Saturday, October 7 9AM-3PM for our Spawner Survey workshop. Learn protocol for identifying and documenting spawning salmon at restoration sites. After training, volunteer teams will walk assigned stream reaches weekly through December. These data help SFEG measure project progress, and help WDFW track salmon recovery. New volunteers must attend morning classroom and afternoon […]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2023 at the LINCOLN THEATRE A CELEBRATION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT! Reception starts at 6pm, program begins at 7pm. Join the fun at the reception before the films with music by Whiskey River Mudflats and refreshments. Arrive early to get your tickets and avoid the lines! Or better yet, PURCHASE your tickets now and […]
Join us in partnership with Skagit Conservation District for Orca Recovery Day at Pressentin Park to view spawning pink salmon in the side channels of this recently restored site Where: Pressentin County Park, located at 60060 SR 20 in Marblemount, WA When: Saturday, October 14, Noon-3pm Bring all your fishy questions! No need to register, but […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Help us Make a Difference on the banks of the Skagit River on Saturday, October 21, at Mount Vernon's Edgewater Park. We'll be removing invasive English ivy from the restored riparian zone. Park in the main parking lot at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens Millett Rd, Mount Vernon Accessibility: The […]
This event has been cancelled due to low registration. Join us October 28 to help remove invasive Himalayan blackberry from the restoration area at Sedro-Woolley's Riverfront Park. Riverfront Park is located at 901 River Road in Sedro-Woolley. Follow sign for parking and look for the sign-in tent. Accessibility: The walk from the parking […]
Join us at noon November 4 at Oyster Creek to view the spawning chum salmon! In partnership with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and Taylor Shellfish in Bow, WA. There are no guarantees with wild animals, but this has been a great spot for viewing salmon the past few years. Knowledgeable staff from SFEG and NSEA […]
Join us Saturday, November 11 to plant trees and shrubs along the Skagit River in South Mount Vernon. These plants replace non-native invasive species that have been removed from the site, and will grow to provide habitat and bank stability to the river. Please dress for the weather; we will provide drinks and snacks, work […]
Join us Saturday, November 18 to plant trees at DeBay's Slough in partnership with WDFW! This event is located at the WDFW Johnson-DeBay Swan Reserve, 22767 Francis Rd, Mount Vernon, WA. Follow the drive to the far end parking area (not the first parking lot you see from the road). Discover Pass requirement waived while […]
Join us Saturday, December 2 to search for the kokanee of Mud Creek. These pocket-sized sockeye are adorable and fun to watch. No guarantees with wild animals, but we will see what we can find! Visit the camp canteen building to make some fishy holiday crafts and enjoy refreshements provided by the camp staff. Where: […]
This past February, we placed 200 coho eggs in the fish tank at the Children's Museum of Skagit County. We released a good number of these babies into the wild throughout the year, leaving us with about a dozen coho fry left at the museum. Now these salmon babies are ready to venture out into […]
