The first annual Know Your Watershed Week, April 28 -May 6, 2018, will celebrate the Yuba, Bear and American River watersheds with many activities including school programs, hikes, restoration activities, bioblitzes, poetry, a run, and more throughout the three watersheds.
April 28th Event Timeline
13075 Woolman Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959
8:00 am: Race Registration Opens
9:30 am: Salmon Run Begins
11:30 am: Brunch and Awards Ceremony
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Silent Auction & Open House
Join in for whatever interests you!
Sierra Streams’ Citizen Science Open House!
Come learn a bit about the watershed you live in and peruse a Silent Auction!
Join us at our new Sierra Streams Institute for Environmental and Citizen Science to Build an Insect AND complete a healthy watershed Scavenger Hunt! While you’re here, take a look at the local items up for bid in our Silent Auction. All funds from the silent auction will go towards further development of the Sierra Streams Institute for Environmental and Citizen Science.
No need to wait to place your bids! Visit our online auction to shop today!
The Salmon Run
Enjoy a 10K race along the Yuba!
Participants will enjoy incredible views, wildflowers, and challenging, diverse terrain. The event raises funds for environmental education at the Sierra Friends Center. Upon completion, participants will enjoy brunch, silent auction, awards ceremony, Sierra Streams Institute open house and family activities. Donation based childcare with environmental activities will be provided by Sierra Streams Institute during the race.