Salmon in the Trees: Protecting the Tongass National Forest of Alaska
November 20 | 6:00 PM | Burke Museum, Seattle

Join Braided River, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), and the Burke Museum for an inspiring evening celebrating one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems—the Tongass National Forest of Alaska.

Through stunning photography and powerful storytelling, award-winning conservation photographer and author Amy Gulick will share images and stories from her acclaimed book Salmon in the Trees, revealing the deep interconnections between salmon, forests, and people in Southeast Alaska. Discover how the Tongass rainforest sustains ecosystems, cultures, and communities.

Together, we’ll explore how protecting the Tongass is essential for climate resilience, biodiversity, and the future of wild salmon. The evening will feature a keynote presentation by Gulick, updates from SEACC on current conservation efforts, and opportunities to take action to protect these irreplaceable lands and waters.

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Amy Gulick is an acclaimed photographer, writer, author, and speaker. She is the recipient of the Daniel Housberg Wilderness Image Award from the Alaska Conservation Foundation, the Voice of the Wild Award from the Alaska Wilderness League, the Conservation Voices Award from Washington Wild, and the Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. From the North American Nature Photography Association she has received the Environmental Impact Award, Philip Hyde Award, and Mission Award. Her award-winning books include The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind and Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest. Her images and stories have been featured in Smithsonian, Audubon, National Wildlife, Sierra, and Outdoor Photographer. Amy is a founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Writers, and a senior Fellow of The Safina Center.

Come be inspired by the magnificent Tongass rain forest of Alaska, a place where there are salmon in the trees. This event is made possible by 4Culture, which funds arts organizations that provide access to art experiences for all King County residents and visitors: https://www.4culture.org/