Catch the annual Salmon Run on the Humber River with RCIScience.

Conditions permitting, witness Pacific salmons like the Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon attempt to jump over the Old Mill Dam on Toronto’s Humber River! Join freshwater fish researcher Dr. Mandrak for a discussion on the life cycle of salmon, the extinction of native Atlantic Salmon in Lake Ontario and efforts to restore them, and why non-native Pacific salmons were introduced.

Please note this is an in-person, outdoor event.

About the Speaker

Dr. Nicholas Mandrak is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough and Director of a professional Master’s program in Conservation and Biodiversity. His research lab examines the biogeography, biodiversity and conservation of freshwater fishes, particularly endangered and invasive species. He is co-author of the newly updated ROM Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Ontario.

Event Logistics

Please wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. The walking pace will be mild. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather, e.g. thunderstorms, we will make an informed decision on the day and notify attendees as soon as possible via the email they register with.

This event will be photographed.

Cancellation Policy

If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event or have had a recent exposure to COVID-19, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact us so that it may be allocated to the waitlist. 

Accessibility

This event is a nature walk along an outdoor trail with uneven ground. There may be some stairs.

Image credit: Jon Clayton

Banner photograph taken by Jon Clayton.