Come to Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery to help release juvenile salmon. Earn passport stamps by participating in educational activities, then trade in your completed passport to get your very own fish to release in Icicle Creek!
Leavenworth National Fish hatchery has over five miles of flat, easy trails that pass through a variety of pine forest, open meadow, and streamside habitats that are home to a variety of birds! Stop by the visitor center or the wooden board outside to pick up your trail map and bird list to start you self-guided bird walk. Benches along the trail offer excellent bird viewing (especially in the morning hours) and make this a great activity for families or birders who appreciate resting spots along the way. Registration is not required for this self-led walk.
Location: 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826. Visitor center is open 8-4:30 daily. Outside of those hours the information brochure will be available to pick up just outside the visitor center on the wooden board.
Parking: Park in the lot on the right, before the gate.
Trail: Some uneven ground with minimal elevation gain.
Join hatchery staff as we explore the diverse migratory species that visit our area. Delve into the important role of migration in the lives of fish, insects, and birds. We’re sure to see many of these migrators as we walk around the grounds of Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Say’s phoebe, rufous hummingbird, tree swallow, and belted kingfisher are some of the possible birds we may spot. Enjoy a brief presentation in the hatchery pollinator garden by the Chelan-Douglas Master Gardeners about the role of pollinators. This trip is great for beginner and casual birders who are interested in all kinds of migratory animals.
Meeting Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826
Parking: Park in the lot on the right, before the gate.
Leaders: Fish Hatchery Staff
Trail: Mostly paved area, flat. Walking 0.5 miles.
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