Each year, Salmon in the Classroom brings the wonder of salmon life cycles directly into Central Kitsap classrooms. This spring, 1,134 elementary students from over 30 classrooms took part in this fun Kitsap rite of passage, releasing 2,046 chum salmon into Clear Creek.
Salmon in the Classroom is an immersive experience that connects students with the natural world of Pacific Northwest salmonids. Through hands-on learning and classroom education, students learn about watershed health, salmon conservation, and the role humans play in protecting ecosystems. Learn more about this amazing immersive program for local students, and check out the album below of this year’s activities!
This program is the result of a powerful coalition of organizations working together to support student growth and learning. Partners include Air Management Solutions, Go-Minis, Great Peninsula Conservancy, Kitsap Conservation District, Kitsap County Stormwater, Kitsap Public Health District, Kiwanis Club of Silverdale, KPUD, Suquamish Tribe’s Merle Hayes Salmon Enhancement Center, WSU Extension Kitsap, WWU College of the Environment, countless dedicated volunteers, and over 30 local classrooms. United by a common goal, this coalition is enhancing the salmon population in Clear Creek and educating students on the vital role of ecosystems in our environment.
