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Swan Creek Salmon Saturdays


Visit Swan Creek Park to welcome home the spawning salmon on December 6 and 13 from 12-2 pm.


  • Learn about salmon and salmon conservation from the educators on site


  • Hike up the creek to enjoy beautiful Swan Creek Park and look for spawning salmon


  • This event will happen rain or shine so please dress warm


  • Please note that portions of Swan Creek Park will be closed through early 2026. Please use the Pioneer Way entrance to access the park.

Be a Salmon Hero

Complete three on-site tasks for a chance to win prizes

In-person attendees who complete three on-site tasks can submit their finished challenge cards for a chance to win several prizes:



  • Visit three booths and learn something new about salmon, then tell us which was your favorite booth or fish fact!
  • Walk along the creek and look for spawning salmon.
  • Take the Salmon Hero pledge at our booth and add your signature to support salmon conservation.
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Salmon Saturdays Prizes

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  • Admission for four to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
  • Admission for four to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
  • A private Family Nature Walk for 10 at Swan Creek Park
  • A one-night camping trip at Alder Lake Park

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