35th Annual Nisqually Watershed Festival

Do not miss the 35th Annual Nisqually Watershed Festival at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Throughout this free, daylong festival, guests can explore and discover the wonders of the watershed through interactive exhibits, hands-on education activities, and a variety of performances and presenters!

You can catch the Olympic Highlanders performing in the morning, learn about salmon habitat and lifecycle by climbing inside a 25-foot-long replica salmon in Critter Corridor, bring and decorate your very own salmon print t-shirt at our crafting stations, and explore the natural wonders of the watershed on a walk through the refuge!

In addition to these activities, the festival will feature a salmon barbecue lunch, with fish provided by the Nisqually Indian Tribe, alongside local food vendors serving burgers, fries, coffee, sweet treats, and more! Don’t miss seeing art by local students, exploring the “Insect Extravaganza” where guests can view insects from around the world as well as their own backyard, and even watch a salmon and dogfish dissection!

Interested attendees may visit the 2024 NWF Facebook Event, and 2024 NWF Website Page.

Please contact tristan@nisquallyriver.org or vonessen.ashley@nisqually-nsn.gov if you have any questions.