Catch & Keep Trout Fishing
Fish the Tidal Raceway! $5/session. All fish caught must be
kept. Take your catch home for $4 per fish. Out of the pond and into your
pan.
Trout Challenge
On going during our regular "Catch & Keep" Fishing sessions. Trout Challenge, the longest fish caught each month wins!
Prizes are sponsored by the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium. For all ages. For specific rulescall the Hatchery at 516-692-6768
Trout Birthday
Party
Come celebrate the birth of our
beautiful trout and enjoy refreshments.
February Vacation
Program
Explore and observe aquatic
life during three days of educational programs. Call for complete
information and reservations. Enrichment Programs
Freshwater Fishing on
Long Island
Join us for a discussion of where and what to fish for in Long Island's freshwater areas. Our guest speaker will be Heidi O'Riordan, a biologist from the NYS DEC. We will also be joined by Melinda Nichols of the I Fish New York program for a fishing demonstration. FREE with Admission!
Environmental Education Week
Join us as we celebrate National Environmental Education Week! There will be additional information for families, and coloring activities for children, about how to "Be Water Wise!" For more information about National Environmental Education Week click here. FREE with Admission!
Spring Fair
Come join us for a warm day of games, refreshments
and fishing for brook and rainbow trout in our Tidal Raceway.
Only Hatchery provided fishing gear may be used. Only children
under the age of 12 may fish.
LI Herp Day
Observe and learn about herps, which include
amphibians and reptiles, in exhibits by the Long Island Herpetological Society
Don't forget to check out the Hatchery's herps on
display!
Summer Enrichment
Programs
Students entering Kindergarten and up in September of 2010 may participate in the Hatchery's Summer
Program. Students explore the local ecology during the week
long sessions. Call for complete information and
reservations.Enrichment Programs
Tiny's Hatch Day/Turtle
& Tortoise Pageant
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Tiny, our famous
snapping turtle. Try to guess his weight, enjoy our refreshments,
and learn about the hatching process of turtles.
Hobbyists and
general public can enter their turtles and tortoises in the
12th Annual Pageant. Pre-registration is REQUIRED . Please contact the
Hatchery for an entry form.
Hatchery Board of
Trustees Fundraiser
Enjoy an evening
with Hatchery friends. To receive an invitation, please call the
Hatchery.
Fall
Fair
The Fall Fair provides
visitors the opportunity to learn from conservation and
environmental groups, play games, enjoy food and refreshments, and
fish for trout (children under 12 only). All fishing gear
provided.
Fish Friends for Mommy and Me
The Mommy and Me program provides
kids along with their mother or caretaker to learn about fish, 45 minute program includes trout feeding,
and a nature craft. For children 3-5 on Mondays at 11:00 during December, January, and February. Pre-registration suggested. General Admission.
First Saturday
Fishing Buddies
This program allows two people to fish for the price of one during the first fishing session
on the first Saturday of the months of December, January, and Febuary.
The registration fee of $5 is waived for the second child. All other fees apply.
Hatchery Founder's Celebration
On Wednesday December 30 from 1:30-2:30, Hatchery visitors will be able to celebrate the Hatchery becoming
an environmental education center by learning about Julia Fairchild and her impact on the Hatchery.
Take a tour of the trout ponds, feed the fish, and make a nature craft.
General Admission.
Highlights of the
Hatchery Tour
Join us Wednesday and Sundays at 3:30 in December, January, February, and March
for a guided tour of the Hatchery with general admission. All children must be accompanied by an
adult during the tour.
Egg Stripping
Demonstrations
Fascinating
demonstrations of the centuries old process of collecting trout eggs
at the Hatchery.
Winter Workshops
One day winter workshops for children. Winter Workshops Please call the Hatchery for more information and registration.
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