Celebrate the Salmon’s Journey
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Join Long Live the Kings for Return of the Kings, a free community celebration welcoming Chinook salmon home to Glenwood Springs on Saturday, September 13, from 1–4 pm. This annual event honors the return of the salmon that are central to the health of the Salish Sea, local cultures, and ecosystems.
Hosted at Long Live the King’s Glenwood Springs Field Station (1649 Olga Road, Eastsound), this free, family-friendly event invites attendees to get up close with returning Chinook, tour the hatchery, and meet the scientists and stewards working to protect local salmon populations.
Guided tours of the hatchery and fish ladder will be offered at 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 pm.
“This is a chance to experience the salmon’s return firsthand and to celebrate the community partnerships, hard work, and hope that make it possible,” said Jacques White, CEO of Long Live the Kings.
Lunch and drinks will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to all ages, but RSVPs are requested by September 5 by visiting the event page or by emailing jmarquette@lltk.org.
Free Film Screening — Mother: Sisterhood in the Wild
Friday, September 12, 6:30 pm at Orcas Center
As part of the celebration weekend, Long Live the Kings will host a free screening of the documentary Mother: Sisterhood in the Wild at the Orcas Center on Friday, September 12 at 6:30 pm (917 Mt. Baker Rd.). The film follows five remarkable BIPOC women who learn to
survive and thrive together on an Arctic Circle expedition. A Q&A with filmmaker Chad Brown will follow the screening. Watch a trailer of the film here.
About Long Live the Kings
For more than 40 years, Long Live the Kings has been a regional leader in salmon recovery, working across the Pacific Northwest to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fisheries. Long Live the King's Glenwood Springs facility on Orcas Island plays a vital role in these efforts, supporting Chinook populations that provide food for endangered orcas and inspiration for all.
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