Thursday, November 27, 2008

Celebrate “Salmon’s Return to Carkeek”

Breaking News: the first few salmon have been spotted in Piper's Creek!
Visit Carkeek on weekends between November 8 and December 12 when Salmon Stewards will be walking the creek and answering your questions...


http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/carkeek.htm

Map

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/brochures/Fall08.pdf

Celebrate “Salmon’s Return to Carkeek”
Free All Ages, families
Bring your family! Say “hello” to the spawning salmon, returning to their home in Piper’s Creek; talk to Salmon Stewards; pick up some hot drinks on a cold day; and participate in activities to welcome the salmon.

For more information, please call 206-684-0877.
Sponsors: Carkeek Watershed Community Action
Project, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle Parks’ Carkeek
Environmental Learning Center.
Location: Admin Building
11/28 Fri 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Piper’s Creek Annual Salmon Watching
Free Ages 2 and older
The yearly salmon run occurs from early November to early December. On the weekends during those months, you can find our Salmon Stewards greeting guests by the creek. Come visit and learn all about the salmon’s life cycle and habitat.
Location: Lower Meadow–Piper’s Creek
11/8–12/14 Sat, Sun 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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http://www.joanburton.org/pdf/CarkeekParkUrbanWalk.pdf