Calling Back the Salmon Celebration

This first annual Calling Back the Salmon Celebration at McBean Park in Lincoln CA will include a full day of activities for people of all ages. Of special interest to children are plans for: a Foot Race (Salmon Run) Science Projects Climbing Wall Face Painting Crafts Projects (Painting, drawing, fish pillows fish hats, and ceramics) Watershed model interactive display and much more For Everyone: Multiple Musical presentations including Loping Wolf Flute Circle http://www.lopingwolf.com/ and other Local Folk and swing music performers Commercial and non profit and food vendors plus informational displays. This is a Free Event Ages Festival is Appropriate For: 5-100+ This event will provide an opportunity for our community to come together giving everyone the chance to give thanks for the blessing of Auburn Ravine and the salmon and steelhead. To stimulate a collaborative working relationship between our community and groups and government organizations to educate and engage all to the importance of returning the salmon run to the Auburn Ravine. The presence of healthy salmon in a healthy Auburn Ravine is a nexus to a healthy community and environment. SARSAS which stands for Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead, desires to promote student and community stream teams, salmon/steelhead and watershed stewards. Potential activities for these groups include: tree planting, monitoring water quality, monitoring plant survival, educational outreach, fish counts, and observing fish morphology and other aquatic life.