The Friends of the Cedar River Watershed are looking for people who interested in fish and good with people to teach others about salmon.

Those interested are encouraged to sign up to be a volunteer naturalist on the Cedar River in the Renton and Maple Valley area this fall.

Volunteer naturalists receive 20 hours of training from watershed and fish experts, and then spend three weekend days on the river talking to visitors about the Cedar River and its salmon in October.

Learn about the natural and human history of the Cedar River Watershed; the salmon life cycle and habitat requirements; challenges facing Cedar River salmon and how citizens can help. Field trips include a watershed tour and a “dress rehearsal” of the interpretive skills learned.

Once trained, naturalists sign up for three on-duty days during weekends in October. Volunteers work in teams at five salmon-viewing sites along the Cedar River: Renton Library, Cedar River Park, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park and Dam.

Naturalists will receive training from fish, interpretative and watershed experts in September, and in return spend three weekend days making riverside presentations to the public about the Cedar River and its spawning salmon.

It’s a wonderful way to learn more about our watershed and its fish and wildlife! Training begins Sept. 12. Register by Sept. 6 to reserve your spot.

To sign up, email charlotte@cedarriver.org or call 206.245.0143. For more information on the Cedar River Salmon Journey program, visit www.cedarriver.org.