ABOUT/ VISIT/ FORECASTS & UPDATES/ EMPLOYMENT/ SCHOLARSHIPS/ SHOP/ CONTACT Education Providing marine science education to Juneau's youth for nearly 30 years. Every Fall and Spring, our Visitor Center fills with Juneau's students and their amazing sense of wonder. PreK-5th grade classrooms are invited to discover the salmon life cycle during Fall Field Trip and in the Spring, second graders are invited to Sea Week for a curriculum-specific section on mollusks. These programs engage kids with a fascinating subject through observation, hands-on activities, and games. Fall Field Trip Program: October* Generally held in October at the end of the silver salmon return and spawning process, this program for PreK-5th grade classrooms focuses on the life cycle of salmon. Fall field trip includes a commentary and viewing of the salmon ladder and sorting area, along with a variety of interactive lessons and games. Education resources are listed below: Salmonids in the Classroom- salmon dissection instructions Salmon in the Classroom- program materials & resources Spring Sea Week Program: April* In partnership with the Juneau School District, this program focuses on marine biology for 2nd graders. The curriculum features life history teaching and activities on mollusks, the largest single phylum of marine animals. Here are a few supplementary materials that you may want to share with your class: Mollusk Fact Sheet Mollusk Activities Worksheet Beachwalk Brochure Mollusk and Marine Education Links Educational Visits Year Round Macaulay Salmon Hatchery offers free educational tours for groups of students of all ages. If you have a class or educational group that you would like to bring to the hatchery please contact Amanda Oliver at 907-463-4810 or amanda_oliver@dipac.net to set up a tour. *In 2020, all education programs were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are uncertain what format 2021 educational programs will be delivered in, but we will continue to provide educational resources in whatever way we may safely do so. Banner image courtesy of Juneau Empire DIPAC Meeting Schedule Fall Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday December 4th, 2021 at 9AM in the Ladd Macaulay Visitor Center (virtual option available). Members of the public will only be able to attend virtually. Email katie_harms@dipac.net for access to the meeting. Click Here for Access to the Fall 2021 Board Book Board Training: Postponed - Time and Date TBD after Fall Board Meeting Visitor Center Activities The Visitor Center is CLOSED due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our VIRTUAL VISIT page for online learning opportunities. The SALMON SHOP is open for online ordering and pick up or mail order sales. Certificate of Excellence 2019 Read Reviews Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc. 2697 Channel Drive, Juneau, AK, 99801 Main Office: (907) 463-5114 Visitor Center: (907) 463-4810 Administrative Office Hours: 7am-4pm (AKST) Monday-Friday