The free Nisqually Watershed Festival at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is Saturday, September 30th, 2023 10am-4pm. The festival is a celebration of nature featuring art, discovery, music, science, and family fun. Among the festivities there will be live performances, displays from local organizations, an Insect Extravaganza, storytelling, and more! There will be multiple snack and lunch options available (cash only) including a salmon barbecue! Watch a salmon dissection, listen to traditional stories, learn about reptiles, tour the refuge trails, make a salmon lifecycle keychain, bring a t-shirt to make a fish print, and get ready for a day of fun! Festival parking is at the Hawks Prairie Park-n-Ride, 2548 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Olympia, with a shuttle to the refuge running every 15 minutes. See you there!
