GRADE THREE: Salmonfest — Mid-September

(FOSS Science: Water)

(Social Studies: Me and My World Community: Native Americans)

Community Partners: U.S Forest Service/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Students travel to Leavenworth to participate in a full day of learning activities that explore components of the salmon’s life cycle in our Wenatchee River Watershed. This award-winning regional event is hosted by the United States Forest Service and United States Fish and Wildlife Agency on the grounds of Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Students learn about salmon through topics of habitat, use by native peoples, and water quality. The festival includes art, music, and performances, all with a focus on our local natural resources.