Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days, a special event for Idaho fifth graders, is hosted annually at Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters in Boise. It celebrates the uniqueness of salmon and steelhead. Nearly 2,000 5th graders, parents, and teachers will attend the early September event and learn about salmon through hands-on activities.

The event consists of three days dedicated to the students and one evening set aside for a salmon barbecue that is open to the general public. Students participate in fun hands-on activities while learning about these unique fish, their habitat and the past and present relationship between humans and salmon. Fun is a key element of the activities.

Idaho Salmon & Steelhead Days is non-commercial, non-profit and non-politically oriented. A partnership of agencies, organizations, businesses and corporations finance, plan and execute the annual event.

If you have questions about the event contact Dan Herrig, Director, at 343-9551.

If you are a 5th grade teacher with questions about the event, please contact Brenda Beckley at 287-2901 or by E-mail at: bbeckley@idfg.state.id.us

Volunteer help is always needed. Please call 334-2225 to volunteer.