Join in celebration of the return of our resilient salmon relatives! In partnership with the Native American Advisory Council (NACAC) as hosts, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) invite all to a free, public event celebrating the healing of urban waters and return of salmon. Restoration of Crystal Springs Creek in 2014 renewed connections to the only undammed, unpiped, salmon-bearing watershed in the city. The following season, salmon were witnessed actively spawning in a stream bed missing salmon for over 100 years!

The Salmon Celebration will include a Native American blessing, a salmon bake demonstration, games, crafts, and inter-tribal activities. This annual event is free to attend and all are welcome. 

The Salmon Celebration will:

• Celebrate the restoration of Crystal Springs Creek and the return of salmon to the city!
• Educate neighbors about human beings’ connection to natural systems and our dependence on a healthy environment
• Share the history, culture and experiences of Native Americans, the first inhabitants of our lands
• Cultivate an environment of intercultural learning
• Help increase stewardship of Crystal Springs Creek through participation in the Crystal Springs Partnership