Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

Calender for 2008 - 2009

DATE	TIME	EVENT
Every Friday - Tuesday	10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm	Catch & Keep Trout Fishing
Resumes in September	During Fishing	Trout Challenge
Sun. August 31, 2008	12pm	Tiny's Hatch Day/Turtle & Tortoise Pageant
Sat. September 6, 2008	Call for more info.	Hatchery Board of Trustees Fundraiser
Sat. October 18, 2008	10:00 am - 4:30 pm	Fall Fair
October 25 & 26 November 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2008	1:00 pm & 3:00 pm	Egg Stripping Demonstrations
Sun. January 4, 2009	2:00pm	Trout Birthday Party
February 2009		February Vacation Programs
March 2009	TBD	Freshwater Fishing on LI
April 2009	TBD	Spring Fair
June 2009	TBD	Herp Day
July - August, 2009	Registration form will be available January 2009	Summer Enrichment Programs



	Catch & Keep Trout Fishing Fish the Tidal Raceway! $5/session. All fish caught must be kept. Take your catch home for $4/lb. Out of the pond and into your pan. Trout Challenge On going during our regular "Catch & Keep" Fishing sessions.Trout Challenge, Longest Fish Caught Each Month Wins! Prizes.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 a three day educational program. One day programs are also available. Call for complete information and reservations. February Vacation Programs Freshwater Fishing on Long Island Join us for a discussion of where and what to fish for in Long Island's freshwater areas. The discussion will be led by DEC Biologist Heidi O'Riordan. FREE with Admission! Canoe & Kayak Exhibition Canoe and Kayak dealers will exhibit their new line of small craft. They will also have infomation about tours, canoe and kayak rentals and lessons, and boating safety. 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. 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 2008 up may participate in the Hatchery's Summer Program. Students explore the local ecology during the week long sessions. Call for complete information and reservations.Summer Enrichment Programs Wood Carver's Exhibition Wood carvers will exhibit their beautiful nature carvings and demonstrate the carving process. 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 11th 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. Egg Stripping Demonstrations Fascinating demonstrations of the centuries old process of collecting trout eggs at the Hatchery.