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SUMMARY:Annual Let's Go Fishing Event at Parker River NWR
DESCRIPTION:Let's Go Fishing: A Free\, Fun\, Family Day at Parker River NWR on June 9th!\n\n\n\nParker River National Wildlife Refuge will host a FREE day-long family event called Let's Go Fishing! on Saturday\, June 9th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The purpose of this fun\, hands-on event is to introduce kids and their families to the world of fish and recreational fishing. The event will consist of a morning and afternoon element. After learning and practicing fishing-related skills at the refuge visitor center in the morning\, kids\, along with their families will have an opportunity to practice their luck at fishing on the refuge beach at parking lot 1 during the afternoon element.\n\n\n\nDuring the morning session\, which begins at 9:00 am\, older kids will complete a series of fun\, hands-on "fish learning stations" that will focus on such things as local fish identification\, rod and reel assembly\, predator-prey relationships\, live and artificial baits\, and casting target practice. Concurrent activities for younger kids will include a marine touch tank\, fish printing\, "make-a-fish\," and fish button-making. Event participants may arrive at the refuge visitor center anytime between 9:00 am and noon.\n\n\n\nFollowing participation in the morning activities at the visitor center\, kids will then have a chance to practice their new fishing skills on the refuge beach\, where refuge volunteers experienced in surf fishing will provide additional guidance and support. The refuge will provide loaner rods and reels. Beginning at 11:00 am\, a free shuttle bus will run between the visitor center and refuge beach at Lot 1. The afternoon session will conclude at 4:00 pm\, with the last shuttle leaving the beach at 3:30 pm.\n\n\n\nBecause the Let's Go Fishing! event will include both a morning and afternoon component\, participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. The event will proceed rain or shine and pre-registration is NOT required.\n\n\n\nThis free public event is co-sponsored by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Parker River.\n\n\n\nFor further information\, please contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<br />\nLet&rsquo\;s Go Fishing: A Free\, Fun\, Family Day at Parker River NWR on June 9th!<br />\n<br />\nParker River National Wildlife Refuge will host a FREE day-long family event called Let&rsquo\;s Go Fishing! on Saturday\, June 9th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The purpose of this fun\, hands-on event is to introduce kids and their families to the world of fish and recreational fishing. The event will consist of a morning and afternoon element. After learning and practicing fishing-related skills at the refuge visitor center in the morning\, kids\, along with their families&nbsp\;will have an opportunity to practice their luck at fishing on the refuge beach&nbsp\;at parking lot&nbsp\;1&nbsp\;during the afternoon element.<br />\n<br />\nDuring the morning session\, which begins at 9:00 am\, older kids will complete a series of fun\, hands-on &ldquo\;fish learning stations&rdquo\; that will focus on such things as local fish identification\, rod and reel assembly\, predator-prey relationships\, live and artificial baits\, and casting target practice. Concurrent activities for younger kids will include a marine touch tank\, fish printing\, &ldquo\;make-a-fish\,&rdquo\; and fish button-making. Event participants may arrive at the refuge visitor center anytime between 9:00 am and noon.<br />\n<br />\nFollowing participation in the morning activities at the visitor center\, kids will then&nbsp\;have a chance to practice their new fishing skills on the refuge beach\, where refuge volunteers experienced in surf fishing will provide additional guidance and support. The refuge will provide loaner rods and reels. Beginning at 11:00 am\, a free shuttle bus will run between the visitor center and refuge beach at Lot 1. The afternoon session will conclude at 4:00 pm\, with the last shuttle leaving the beach at 3:30 pm.<br />\n<br />\nBecause the Let&rsquo\;s Go Fishing! event will include both a morning and afternoon component\, participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. The event will proceed rain or shine and pre-registration is NOT required.<br />\n<br />\nThis free public event is co-sponsored by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Parker River.<br />\n<br />\nFor further information\, please contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.<br />\n<br />\n
LOCATION:Parker River Nat'l Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center and Parking Lot 1 of the Refuge Beach 6 Plum Island Turnpike\; Newburyport\, MA 01951
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DTSTAMP:20260419T074412Z
URL:https://business.newburyportchamber.org/events/details/annual-let-s-go-fishing-event-at-parker-river-nwr-06-09-2012-4109
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