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The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium offers programs for students of every age. Programs listed on these webpages are suitable for grades pre-K through sixth. The grade level indicated for a program is only a suggestion. Specific topics and the level of presentation can be adapted for various ages and classes. We hope you, the teacher, will find a program that fits the needs of your class.
Many programs are suitable for in-school presentations. The Fish Hatchery & Aquarium staff gladly offer these outreach programs from December to March. **Fees: Minimum fees apply for each program.
**Teachers and Chaperones: You will be allowed 2 free adults per program. ALL additional adults will be charged the per person program fee.
For reservations please call (516) 692-6768.
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Guided Tours:
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| Students will receive a guided tour of the Fish Hatchery & Aquarium. Our educators can answer your students many questions. Students will also feed our hungry trout. Please choose from one of the following topics for discussion during your guided tour. |
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Fins and Jaws
pre-K and K, 1 Hour, $4 per person |
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| Pre-K (age 4) and Kindergarten children enjoy this introduction to aquatic life. They learn how fish swim and breathe in the water and how turtles have survived for ages. Needs of turtles and fish are compared to the children's own needs. |
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| Habitats |
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| Grade 1, 1 Hour, $4 per person |
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In this interesting program, children learn about animal habitats. The habitats of fish, frogs and turtles are identified and compared. Live exhibits, such as our fascinating stream tank, are a part of the presentation.
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| Life Cycles |
| Grade 2, 1 Hour, $4 per person |
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The Fish Hatchery & Aquarium is a wonderful place to examine the life cycles of freshwater animals. We are seldom without baby trout, hatchling turtles, or a tadpole about to change into a frog. |
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| Adaptations |
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| Grade 1, 1 Hour, $4 per person |
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All animals and plants have characteristics or behaviors which improve their chances of survival and reproduction. Using live specimens, we will discuss these traits, which are called adaptations. |
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Our seasonal programs are very popular for students of all ages. Make reservations for these programs early!
These programs do not include a guided tour of the Fish Hatchery & Aquarium.
We do invite your students to spend sometime exploring our exhibits at the conclusion of the program. Fish food may be purchased in our Gift Shop.
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Egg Stripping |
| 1 Hour, $5 per person; Late Oct - Mid Nov |
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This is a unique Hatchery program. Students can witness one of the most fascinating aspects of aquaculture. Hatchery staff demonstrate a centuries-old technique of fish breeding: egg taking and fertilization. A discussion of trout development, from sac fry to adult and a comparison of Hatchery breeding and spawning in the wild, follows the live demonstration. |
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| Pond Life |
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| 1 Hour, $5 per person; Mid April-Oct |
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There is a vast diversity of life forms hidden from our eyes. This program introduces students to the microscopic and macroscopic inhabitants of a pond. Their life cycles and ecological interactions will be discussed. Students will observe and identify some of these creatures as our staff uses our microscope. |
| Freshwater Ecology |
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2 Hours, $7 per person; Mid April-Oct
A Non-Refundable Deposit of $50 is required to make reservations for this program. |
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The Freshwater Ecology program is designed to increase the students' understanding of concepts such as food chains, ecosystems, and producer-consumer relationships. Students actively investigate animals and plants that live and interact in different aquatic sites. Emphasis is placed on the relationships of the biologic to the abiotic world. Using dipnets, seines, and buckets, students examine the inhabitants and characteristics of these freshwater areas. Be prepared to get wet. Old shoes and clothes are necessary. |
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| Secondary Programs Enrichment Programs |
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