New Aquarium »
.: Friends :. article published February 24th, 2009.The Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery nursery has a new aquarium! Come see Sculpin, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon and Spring Chinook Salmon. (more…)
Connecting Children With Nature »
.: Friends :. article published February 24th, 2009.The Hagerman National Fish Hatchery partnered with the National Park Service, Hagerman National Monument, and the Thousand Springs State Park to provide “outdoor” educational experiences to Twin Falls Elementary students in December, 2008. (more…)
Trout Unlimited »
.: Friends :. article published February 24th, 2009.The award winning Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited has contributed many hours and funds to enhance salmon habitat and education opportunities at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery Complex. (more…)
Waders for “Kids In The Creek” »
.: Friends :. article published January 20th, 2009.The Friends of Northwest Hatcheries, in cooperation with Cascadia Conservation District, have supplied waders for the Kids In The Creek Project. (more…)
Salmon in the Classroom »
.: Friends :. article published December 5th, 2008.The goal of Salmon in the Classroom is simple: to create an interactive, hands-on educational connection between kids and fish. (more…)
2008’s 18th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival »
.: Friends :. article published October 1st, 2008.We had a wonderful 18th Annual Salmon Fest!
“A giant Thank You to all our volunteers and supporters! We couldn’t do it without you!” (more…)
Friends of Northwest Hatcheries Website »
.: Friends :. article published April 10th, 2008.In August, 2007, Friends of Northwest Hatcheries decided to create a website to represent their organization. The Friends group desired an an online presence that provides the following information: (more…)
Education About the Benefits of Recycling »
.: Friends :. article published December 19th, 2007.A Legacy of 90,000 Pounds of Trash?
A 150 lb. adult will leave 90,000 pounds of trash for the next generation. Yikes! Leavenworth Recycles (LR) and the Friends of the Northwest Hatcheries (FNWH) have joined together to leave a better legacy. Close to ten thousand students and adults were educated about the benefits of recycling in our community while reducing the waste at this year’s Salmon Festival. (more…)
2007’s 17th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival »
.: Friends :. article published December 17th, 2007.From September 20 to the 23rd, the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery hosted the 17th annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival. (more…)