By CSP member Patrick Norton
This year, the fifth since the restoration of the wetlands and stream channel at Westmoreland Park, the Salmon Celebration was hosted by the Indigenous Nations Studies department at Portland State University and the Native American Community Advisory Council to Portland Parks (NACAC).
This year, the fifth since the restoration of the wetlands and stream channel at Westmoreland Park, the Salmon Celebration was hosted by the Indigenous Nations Studies department at Portland State University and the Native American Community Advisory Council to Portland Parks (NACAC).
It was a bit wet and chilly, but I suppose that it would be fine for any salmon coming up the creek. Here a few attendees warm up around the fire at the salmon bake. Samples were available for tasting- and they were delicious!
Representatives of Healing Feathers, an organization that provides wellness resources to students on the Portland States University campus and within the Portland American Indian community.
Participants try out the CreekCam (patent pending) on the bridge. We saw mostly, or maybe entirely, redside shiners, a type of minnow that may reach seven inches in length. Most that we saw seemed between two and four inches long.
Portland Parks and Rec. educators at the PP&R booth with their salmon life cycle bracelet activity, always popular.
Activity at the Portland Harbor Community Coalition booth concerning toxic chemicals in resident fish species in the Portland Harbor Superfund area. Migrating salmon and steelhead caught in the Portland Harbor area are considered to be safe to eat, as they will be just passing through and have not been accumulating toxic materials for years.
Metro Parks and Natural Areas handed out brochures, bandannas, and coloring pages on wildlife and conservation themes.
Participants coloring salmon-themed canvas tote bags at the US Fish and Wildlife booth.
Participants try their hand at the archery range set up by Trackers Earth. Check out the arrow caught in mid-flight.
Trackers Earth had a very intriguing display of handicrafts and natural objects at their booth.
Another view of the CreekCam (patent pending) in action on the bridge.
What the CreekCam saw at the 5th Annual Salmon Celebration, Oct. 7, 2018 at Westmoreland Park. Mostly redside shiners (apparently), but if you know your fish and have a different ID please let us know.
More redside shiners (apparently), this time looking upstream beneath the bridge.
Oddly, I neglected to take a photo of the Crystal Springs Partnership booth, but we did have one, with walking tour maps and rubber wildlife stamps for making cards and more complex pieces of art. Here are a couple of examples from our own youngest member, Samara Norton.
All in all, though smaller than previous years (when it coincided with Sunday Parkways walking /cycling events) it was a successful event and a good time. We look forward to seeing you there next year.
All in all, though smaller than previous years (when it coincided with Sunday Parkways walking /cycling events) it was a successful event and a good time. We look forward to seeing you there next year.
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