Salinas River Day Celebration | Salinas
About this Event
This event is a celebration of the Salinas River, inviting the community to connect with the river's natural beauty and significance. From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, participants will embark on a field trip that explores three distinct locations along the river, culminating in an extended visit to the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge.
Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy opportunities for recreation, artistic expression, nature exploration, and thoughtful reflection on their public lands. Experts from partner organizations will share insights into the river’s history, hydrology, ecology, and conservation. Participants will also learn about nature-based river management strategies that support climate adaptation and environmental justice.
This year’s Salinas River Day Celebration is a collaborative effort led by BASE Landscape Architecture, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Southwest Regional Office – Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge, Visionary Arts Studio, Monterey Waterkeeper, Resorce Conservation District of Monterey County, San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade, Atascadero Mutual Water Company and Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Day Overview
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Salinas River Maintenance - 1st stop
Info: Drive to first stop. Conversation with Emily Zefferman from RCD Monterey. River post card elaboration.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Salinas River Restoration - 2nd Stop
Info: Walk to second stop. Conversation with Erin Lawrence from Monterey Waterkeeper. River post card elaboration.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Salinas River Protection - 3rd Stop
Info: Drive to the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge. Welcome table to the Refuge.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Salinas River-Inspired Art Workshop
Info: Led by Helen Yang from Visionary Arts
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Exploring the Refuge
Info: Walk led by Diane Kodama and Ivette Lopez from US Fish and Wildlife Service
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Final Reflections
🕑: 03:20 AM - 04:00 PM
Closing and Returning to Salinas
Where is it happening?
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