Join educator extraordinaire Julie Shusterman (who also leads Kitsap Forest Adventure Camp) for a special time in the forest and around Chico Creek to see the salmon returning "home" to spawn. Every year during November
seagoing salmon migrate from their feeding grounds to the rivers and streams of their birth. Chico Creek is the largest chum salmon run in Kitsap County.
Hike down to the Kitsap Forest Theater for stories and fun.
Explore Chico Creek and see the returning salmon swimming upstream to lay their eggs where they were born.
Learn about the life cycle of the salmon, and other inhabitants of the forest. Learn about the Suquamish Tribe's efforts to protect this salmon habitat.
Wear hiking shoes and dress for the weather. This is an outdoor adventure and it could be raining! Also, bring polarized sunglasses or polarized glasses - they will help you see the salmon under the water better.
We are inviting all Adventure Camp, Theater Camp, audience families and you (campers, siblings, friends and parents/grandparents) to participate.
Saturday, November 11 or Sunday, November 12, 2023
Either morning, 10am to noon or afternoon, 1pm to 3pm
- Youth must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must register
- Youth 4 and under may attend for free.
Ages 5 to adult Pricing:
Mountaineers Member: $8.00
Guest: $10.00
Registration opens September 15th at 9am!
Saturday morning, November 11, 2023; 10am to noon
Saturday afternoon, November 11, 2023; 1pm to 3pm
Sunday morning, November 12, 2023; 10am to noon
Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2023; 1pm to 3pm
Learning Tools:
Did You Know: The Fall Salmon Run
Salmon Life Cycle & List of Salmon Species in Kitsap County
Salmon Field Guide (Kitsap Addition)