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Public Programs Your entire family will enjoy these fun, interactive, and educational public programs offered year round at The Amoskeag Fishways. With some programs geared towards young children and others toward the young at heart, there is a program for everyone. Call and register for a public program today! Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. If you are interested in signing up for a program, please check out our program registration policies. Program registrations are taken over the phone. Please call 626-3474 to register. Family Friday Nights - Programs are for all ages and focus on the Merrimack River and its watershed. Cost: $5 per family unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required. Fishways Fundays - Fishways Fundays are for children ages 4 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5 per family. Preregistration is required. Winter Vacation Series - Participants may register for one or all three programs. Cost: $8 per session/ $20 for all three sessions Special Events - Open to all ages. No registration required. Special Programs - Ages specified in program description. Family Friday Nights Pizza Party with the Painted Turtle Eat pizza and meet animals! Come join us for a pizza party followed by a live animal presentation. We'll end with some free time to explore the Fishways exhibits after dark. Cost: $15 per family includes pizza. Whoo Loves Winter? Owls swoop through the cold to catch mice. A mink jumps from the river to the snow-covered ice and back into the water to catch a fish. Winter is an active and exciting time for many critters. We'll play games and observe fur and feathers to find out which animals love winter and why. Cost: $5 per family. The Hunters and the Hunted What is the difference between a predator and a prey animal? We’ll investigate the adaptations animals use to find food and stay safe. Finding their Way Discover how migrating creatures find their way back to N.H. Compare their navigation skills to yours through games and activities. Fishways Fundays Winter is For the Birds! From the cardinal to the chickadee, lots of birds stay in NH during the cold winter. Find out who you might see in your backyard and make your very own bird feeder to take home. Sense-Sational Nature Wild animals must depend on their senses of smell, hearing, sight and touch in order to survive in the outdoors. We’ll have fun using our senses as we play games and learn how river animals use these senses too! It’s Snow Fun! Why is snow so much fun? We’ll play games and experiment with snow to discover what makes snow special. We’ll even build with snow and make ourselves snow “homes” like our wild friends do. Snow Detectives What secrets can we find in the snow? What stories does snow tell? We’ll put on our detective caps, get out our hand lenses, and search for clues to reveal which animals are out and about in winter. Beavers, Otters and Mink, Oh My! How do beavers build their lodges? How fast can river otters swim? Learn all about the adorable otters, beavers and mink who spend lots of time in the river and discover the special “tools” they have that help them live there. Winter Vacation Series Snow Safari Series Tuesday, Feb. 28: At Home in the Snow Outdoor Skills Series Tuesday, Feb. 28: Tracks and Traces Special Events Open House School is out, and the festivities continue at the Fishways! Party with us at our annual thank you "Open House", featuring live animal shows: "The Year of the Turtle" and "Fabulous Frogs". Make fun crafts to take home. Eat yummy treats! Win door prizes! This is a FREE event for all ages. No pre-registration necessary. Predators of the Sky: Live Birds of Prey Tom Ricardi and his spectacular birds of prey will be our guests. A beautiful bald eagle will be on hand for close-up viewing! Learn about the great work done by Tom's organization, the Massachusetts Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Facility, which cares for injured birds and operates a successful captive breeding program. Cost: $8 per person /$20 per family. Advance registration with payment required. Special Programs Eagles Along the Merrimack As Canadian waters freeze over, eagles fly south to find open water for fishing. With special guest, Rita Tulloh, we'll search for these awe inspiring birds along the banks of the Merrimack in Manchester. Bring binoculars if possible. Please dress warmly. Ages 10 and up.Cost: $2 per person or $5 per family Let's Go ICE Fishing Shake off the winter blues and learn how to ice fish with the staff and volunteers of New Hampshire Fish and Game. Ice fishing is a great way to spend the day outside with the entire family. This two-part program will start Friday evening by introducing ice safety, fish ecology, equipment and bait, and how to dress to beat the cold. Saturday we’ll head out to a local pond to try out our new angling skills. Parents and participants over 16 do not need a fishing license during the organized field trip. Program is FREE but registration is required. All angling gear will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Proper outdoor clothing is a must. This program is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop for Parents and Teachers of Young Children The creators of Project WILD (a national Wildlife education program) have developed a new early childhood education curriculum. This workshop is an introduction to the Growing Up WILD units designed especially for young children, ages 3-7. Through direct exploration, play, and creative activities, teachers and parents will find new ways to get pre school aged children outdoors and excited about learning! Includes a copy of Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children ages 3-7. Cost: $40. Pre-registration required. Call 626-3474 for more information.
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One of the Scigirls holds up a fish skeleton. 
Kids have fun interacting with nature as they learn about their environment. 
Visitors participate in welcoming back our finned friends at the Grand Opening of the Fish Ladder special event. |
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