Circle of Life Chum Salmon Celebration
- Presented By: Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
- Dates: December 7, 2024
- Location: Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
- Address: 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver, WA 98683
- Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
It’s chum salmon season! On December 7th, welcome our returning salmon home at this family-friendly event hosted by the Wood & Gordon families.
When: December 7th, 2:00-4:00pm (drop in when it works for you! we’ll feature a couple of speakers at 3:00pm)
Where: Wood’s Landing, SE Riverwood Ln, Vancouver, WA
Why: To celebrate the return of the spawning chum salmon.
How: Park and meet us in the Columbia Springs parking lot at 2:00pm to walk as a group to the spawning site. OR park along Old Evergreen Highway at Riverwood Lane (at least 10 feet away from the train tracks) and walk in on your own! Please contact us at kristine@columbiasprings.org if you are in need of parking accommodations closer to the event.
We recommend that you bring polarized sunglasses and binoculars to maximize your viewing experience. This event is outside so dress for the weather, including rain gear, if the forecast calls for it.
Questions? Email kristine@columbiasprings.org
If you have any questions the day of, contact us at 916-837-6127.
Learn more about our chum salmon by viewing our 2021 virtual event here: https://youtu.be/zGtahwl9Izo?si=CPqrOwhb0F8w9HJB
Photo by Kylie DaCunha