The annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days, September 9 through 11, celebrate the biology, history and economic and cultural significance of salmon and steelhead.

During the three day event, as many as 2,000 fifth-graders participate in hands-on outdoor activities.

A salmon barbecue is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 10. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and a hot dog meal for children is available for $3.

All barbecue activities are family friendly and include live music and gyotaku fish painting. The Nature Center stream walk will be open for viewing live Chinook salmon and kokanee salmon. Tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All events are at the Idaho Fish and Game at 600 S. Walnut St., Boise.

The salmon dinner is donated by Fred Meyer and prepared by Murphy's Seafood Bar & Grill chefs. Dessert is donated by Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store.

Barbecue tickets are available at:

• The MK Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends.


• Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For volunteer information contact Cass Meissner 208-287-2901 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .