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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. Summer Vacation Series - Programs are broken up into 3 age groups: Explorers Series (ages 5-6), Adventurers Series (ages 7-9), and Voyagers Series (ages 10-13). Special Events - Open to all ages. No registration required. Special Programs - Ages specified in program description. Family Friday Nights Eel Eve On the final evening of fish season, we’ll see if we can spot any American Eels in our underwater viewing windows. We’ll learn about the lifecycle of this catadromous fish and find out why they swim all the way to the Sargasso Sea to lay their eggs. Night Hike Walk through the woods, play games, and use your night vision to see in the dark. Our hike will be filled with lots of fun facts about which animals come out at night and how they find their way around. Group will meet at the Fishways, then drive to Hackett Hill (5 min drive.) Campfire Tales The Penacook told stories by campfire light, and we will do the same. Listen to traditional Native American tales and enjoy a campfire on the banks of the Merrimack River. Dress appropriately for weather and insects. The Bear Necessities Bears are all around us, yet we rarely see them. Learn about the survival needs, adaptations, and amazing behavior of one of NH's largest mammals. We're Outta Here! Mysteries of Migration Waterfowl, songbirds, and even some insects take off for the winter. Why don't they brave the cold of New Hampshire? Fishways Fundays Flower Power What makes flowers so special? Why are they so pretty? What do they need to grow? Discover these answers and more as we search the Fishways for spring flowers and plant our own flower seeds to take home. Amazing Ants We see them everywhere, but what do we really know about ants? We will become bug scientists, go on an ant hunt and observe ant behavior to help us answer questions about amazing ants and other bugs. Beautiful Butterflies What makes a butterfly a butterfly? What are they doing this time of year? We will make wings, "become" butterflies and play fun games to learn about these beautiful insects. We will even search for some around the Fishways. Wet and Wild River Friends We know fish swim in the river, but what other amazing creatures live there? We will play games and become "river critters" to discover which animals call the Merrimack River home and the special tools they have to help them survive there. Who Lives in a Tree? Trees are beautiful, grow leaves, and provide shade, but did you know that they are also a home for many creatures? We will tell stories, play games and explore trees around the Fishways to discover who lives in and under our lovely local trees. Summer Vacation Series Explorers Series for ages 5-6 Adventurers Series for ages 7-9 Cost: $8 per session/$30 for all four sessions. Please call for additional information. July 13: Special Fun with Fish (for Explorers and Adventurers) Meet a variety of Merrimack fish up close and personal, fashion a fish craft, and play fish games. July 20, 21: Winged Wonders See and feel actual bird wings, beaks, and more, as we play games and learn all about the birds that live around us. July 27, 28: Mysterious Mammals Uncover the mysteries of our most secretive New Hampshire mammals. August 3, 4: Adventures in the Woods Explore the local woods with an emphasis on FUN! Group meets at Fishways, then adults must transport to Hackett Hill (5 min drive from Fishways.) Voyagers Series for ages 10-13 All day adventures exploring the natural wonders of the Great Bay and Merrimack River watersheds. Cost: $28 per session/$105 for all four sessions. July 15: Let's Go Fishing We'll bring the poles- you bring your luck, as we spend the day fishing. July 22: Rivers Meet the Sea Climb a fire tower for a bird's eye view of Great Bay and enjoy a special program at the Sandy Point Discovery Center. July 29: Paddle on Newfound Lake Learn how to paddle a canoe on beautiful Newfound Lake. August 5: Let's Get Away to Pawtuckaway Hike the trails at Pawtuckaway State Park, then go swimming at the lake. Special Events Fly Tying Workshops Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned fish-wrangler, this series will explore new tying tips and tricks to some classic fly patterns. These workshops are intended to be an open forum for fly fishermen and women to learn the fundamentals of tying and how to tie a new pattern. We'll have fun swapping stories and meeting like-minded individuals. Each Saturday we'll tie at least one new fly, learn how to use it and why it should always be in your fly box. All abilities welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 8 and up. Cost: $8 per person, per workshop The Smithsonian Magazine "Museum Day" The Amoskeag Fishways joins the nationwide celebration of museums. Museum Day is a one day event where participating cultural institutions across the U.S. offer free admission to Smithsonian Magazine readers and friends with a Museum Day admission card. You can print out this special admission offer and find out other participating museums by going to www.smithsonianmagazine.com The Amoskeag Fishways will offer special activities throughout the day. Our visitor center is wheelchair accessible. No registration is required Special Programs 10th Annual Bug Ball This is our 10th Bug Ball – a full decade of insect fun and celebration! Activities will include an insect petting zoo, buggy crafts, and special guest, Dr. Paul Johnson, UNH insect expert. Participants will enjoy special staff presentations, featuring the "Best Of" Bug presentations from over the years. Give our six-legged friends the respect they deserve! Cost: $3 per person, $6 per family (parents and their own children under 18) No registration required
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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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