Friends of Swan Creek Watershed, Tacoma EnviroChallenger Program, Tacoma Nature Center environmental educators and community partners invite you to join them in welcoming Swan Creek salmon as they return home to spawn.  Experience the special wonder of watching salmon make their way upstream in an urban setting! 

The event includes tours of the park to see the spawning salmon, children’s activities, salmon-friendly home & gardening information and more.  And, learn what a watershed is, and what we can do to protect our valuable water resources, through hands-on activities for all ages.  New this year – you will be able to personally test the water, and see how its current conditions impact the survival of salmon in Swan Creek, in an activity provided by Citizen’s for a Healthy Bay.

Take a tour, stroll or hike on your own, or simply stop by to pick up free resource materials.  But don’t miss this great event!

Friends of Swan Creek Watershed’s mission is to cultivate environmental stewardship through educational and volunteer opportunities.  They welcome the participation of individuals, families, groups and schools to learn and work together to preserve this valuable natural resource in our urban landscape.

For more information about their activities, or to sign up for email notices, contact Sue Bernstein, 253-472-7264 or swancreek@prodigy.net.

Directions:  Swan Creek Park (2820 Pioneer Way E. – Canyon Entrance):

Coming from River Road (near I-5):  If you are on Pioneer Way E. coming from River Road, watch for the Clay Art Center and Barker’s Barn (both on the right side of the road) and the mattress/furniture company on the left.  The park entrance is just past that, on the right.  If you reach Waller Road, you’ve passed it.

Coming from Puyallup: If you are coming from the Puyallup area on Pioneer Way E., watch for Waller Road on the left.  The park entrance is just past that, also on the left.