# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 08:45 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Come watch Chinook Salmon spawning from a raft and learn about research and restoration efforts from experts who work on the Feather River.About this EventThe Feather River Floating Classroom was developed by the to improve community awareness of research and restoration projects within the Feather River watershed. All rafting tours are led by DWR Environmental Scientists who specialize in Feather River Fisheries Research and include an electric shuttle bus to return participants to the hatchery.~ 2026 FEATHER RIVER FLOATING CLASSROOM ~Rafts will depart from beneath the Table Mountain Blvd. bridge at the Feather River Fish Hatchery as soon as introductory and safety talks are completed. Rafts will leave without you if you're late!Please use the restroom prior to walking to meet under the historic green bridge. Then, please check in and pick up your life jacket promptly at your event time!An expert DWR Environmental Scientist will lead each tour, assisted by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission Fisheries Biologists who will guide the rafts and answer any questions while underway.The guided tour will end at Bedrock Park, where an electric shuttle bus will be waiting to return everyone to the hatchery.The entire Feather River Floating Classroom tour will take 2 hours and 15 minutes, including the return shuttle to the hatchery.Each registered guest MUST be willing and able to:Properly complete form acknowledging potential risks following registration and prior to boarding rafts (online >24 hours in advance, or in person 15 minutes prior to the event);Navigate steep hills, rocky and/or muddy terrain, and slippery rocks;Dress in suitable clothing and shoes to walk in water;Wear a provided life jacket when near the water and on rafts;Bring sun, wind, and/or rain protection (depending on forecast) and a plastic or stainless steel (non-glass) water bottle to stay hydrated;Cancel ticket(s) promptly if you learn you cannot attend so another person or group will be able to participate;Only reserve 4 tickets per adult each fall season.Park in the east (lower) parking lot at the Feather River Fish Hatchery and walk along the fish ladder to check in under the historic green bridge at the start of the tour.TICKET DETAILSThis fall, our first public Floating Classroom will occur on Sunday, September 27th, during the Oroville Salmon Festival weekend. Then, held every Saturday from October 3rd through November 7th, during the best weeks to view spawning on the lower Feather River.Free tickets will be available on a rolling basis, approximately two weeks before each public tour date, beginning Friday, September 11th for the first tour through Friday, October 23rd for the last tour.Floating Classroom tickets are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis with up to 4 free tickets available per adult each fall season. If you have a big family, multiple adults from the same family can reserve tickets for the same trip as long as tickets are available. However, there is no guarantee that everyone will be on the same raft.Ages 5 and up only. Everyone will be fitted with a Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device. Please read the FAQs to determine which size you will need.If you have a ticket and your plans change, please cancel your reservation in Eventbrite as soon as possible (or email FloatingClassroom@psmfc.org) so the free ticket(s) can be used by someone else.If the date you want to attend is full, please check Eventbrite for cancellations 1-7 days before.All registered participants, or the legal guardians of participating minors, are required to submit the form acknowledging the potential risks online via DocuSign a MINIMUM of 24 hours in advance OR to plan to 15 minutes arrive early to sign the required form prior to boarding rafts.Your feedback is vitally important and offers the best way to improve these educational tours. Thank you for taking the time to complete the online survey that will be emailed to you after your Feather River Floating Classroom tour! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c548b600-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w733-h740-dc182828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c55ade70-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1085-h740-dc78c8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c5782a70-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w843-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c58ceaf0-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1051-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c5a1d280-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w987-h740-dc68a8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c5bf6ca0-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w988-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c5da47a0-b40c-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w987-h740-dc888868-gmir.jpg To learn more about the work being done by DWR’s Feather River program visit its webpage or watch a YouTube playlist.AgendaRegister and pick up life jackets (15 minutes)Introduction, Safety Discussion, and Board Rafts (20 minutes)Rafting and Takeout Discussion with Feather River scientists (1.5 hours)Electric Salmon Shuttle return to the hatchery (10 minutes) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oroville/2026-feather-river-floating-classroom-september-27th/100001998511270007 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, first-friday, festivals - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes - Location: Feather River Fish Hatchery, Oroville, CA, USA, 95965 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oroville - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Feather River Fish Hatchery, Oroville, CA, USA, 95965 - **lat**: 39.5182175 - **long**: -121.5532196 - **full address**: Feather River Fish Hatchery, Oroville, CA, USA, 95965, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c374cee559e6ea286553875f843130ee84ac2cfc376512157baa7390c2a1bd8b-rimg-w1200-h800-dca8c8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1789166767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th being held? - **A:** 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 08:45 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Feather River Fish Hatchery, Oroville, CA, USA, 95965, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th? - **A:** 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th is organized by Feather River Floating Classroom. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Feather River Floating Classroom - September 27th is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oroville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Fisheries scientists guide each tour and provide opportunities for in-depth discussions.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HATCHERY TOURS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fish Hatchery Tours are booked separately and all participants are encouraged to explore the Feather River Fish Hatchery when you can.• Guided tours are available on a first-come, first-serve basis every Monday - Friday, beginning in mid-September through early November(please call 530-534-2306).• Self-guided walking tours are available 7 days a week(pick up brochures with a map at the Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd. in Oroville, or at theLake Oroville Visitor Center).~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~In combination, both tours will provide a deeper understanding of the complex life cycle of Central Valley Chinook Salmon, management challenges facing threatened spring-run Chinook Salmon and steelhead, and ongoing and future research and restoration efforts to the Feather River watershed for native species." } ] } ] ```