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Festival like setting with project partners providing activities on site for kids and adults.Virginia Dept of Wildlife Resources will be on hand:
* Biologists will collect a variety of fish from the James River to display in a touch tank for participants to get an up close and personal look at species such as migratory shad, herring, eels and Striped Bass as well as resident fish such as bass and catfish.
* There will be an opportunity to tour the Boshers Dam vertical slot fishway in the afternoon of May 4th (pre-registration required; please see DWR website for details)
* DWR will also have a tent/table display with information about the Department of Wildlife Resources. Free handouts will include fish posters, measuring tapes and stickers for the younger kids.
James River Association will provide:
* Live freshwater mussels and other information highlight the relationship between mussels and migratory fish
*Tentative - Migratory fish-themed pontoon boat ride the weekend of April 27. (Details TBD, registration required)
The James River Park System staff will be providing:
* A walk-up fishing program where participants can come up and grab a rod to do some fishing. No need to worry about experience either! If fishing is a new activity for you we will teach you.
Virginia Outside:
* Rappahannock Adventures will assist Va Outside with educational booth and a children’s activity. We will also have a 10-gallon aquarium and aerators for a fish exhibit with fish from the James River.
* We will have a small baby pool with plastic fish for super young anglers to explore
The Virginia office of the US Fish and Wildlife Service will have:
* Fish art activities
* Fish snacks
* Information on fishes
Plus additional information and activities from our planning partners and festival participants.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ancarrow's Landing, Richmond, United States