Support a School

From contributing funds for tank supplies, to donating time to maintain school tanks, there are many ways to support Salmon in the Classroom!

Donate Now!

When you donate, your money directly benefits students by supporting in-class lessons, field trip supplies, tank materials, maintenance, and more. By following the link, you will can donate to your school or organization of choice, and learn more about upcoming events that will further support the Tacoma Salmon in the Classroom program! Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting hundreds of students engaging in hands-on learning!

What comes with a donation?

We are deeply grateful for any amount that you may be able to donate. If you donate at a specific level or higher, certain benefits will come with your donation! These levels are:

Level 1: Chum ($25)

-Paper salmon to decorate and take home

-Invitation to the Adopt a Salmon reception

-Contribute to the community art project (later installed at Foss Waterway Seaport)

Level 2: Coho ($100)

-Small wood salmon (dimensions)

– Invitation to the Adopt a Salmon reception

-Contribute to the community art project (later installed at Foss Waterway Seaport)

-Name and release one salmon at the community release event (Salmon Send-off!)

Level 3: Chinook ($500)

-Large wood salmon (dimensions)

-Invitation to the Adopt a Salmon reception

-Special mention/logo on website and screens at Foss Waterway Seaport

-VIP tour of museum and salmon feeding before reception

-Family NARM membership for one year

-Name and release 4 salmon at Salmon Send-off

Donate to Adopt a Salmon!

Students holding jars with salmon fry, ready for release — Students prepare to release salmon fry during a fieldtrip to Swan Creek

High school interns pose for a photo at a fish hatchery — High School interns from the 24-25 program year pose at a Clarks Creek Hatchery

Wooden salmon decorate a museum wall — Wooden salmon art displayed at Foss Waterway Seaport. Central to the display is piece containing a message from the artist

Elementary students work on a model of salmon habitat — Students work on a model of a “Dream Stream”- the perfect salmon habitat

Other Ways to Help

We understand it’s not always an option to donate money to a program- fortunately, there are several volunteer opportunities to support Adopt a Salmon! These range from helping to care for school tanks (at the school district’s discretion) to volunteering at field trips. If you are interested in donating your time to the program, please fill out the form below to indicate how you would like to help and we will find the best fit for you!