Held September 17th and 18th, nearly 500 3rd – 5th grade students from 13 schools gathered at the Kettle Falls Swim Beach area and Sherman Creek Hatchery to participate in this year's fall Festival. View pictures

Joined by teachers and parents, a great time was had by all. Students toured and engaged in hands-on activities to learn about research, environmental protection and other actions taking place to enhance and preserve the area for current and future generations.

A big thank you to Forum partners and volunteers for making this happen: Avista, Colville High School, National Park Service, National Weather Service Spokane, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Stevens Conservation District, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife/Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources and Washington State Parks.