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Special Event
Event
Reel Fun Fishing Day at Deer Island
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Partner Program
Description
Come to Deer Island for a day of fishing, food, and fun!
- Learn how to fish for and identify striped bass and winter flounder with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Rods and other supplies will be provided!
- Meet National Park Service Rangers and be sworn in as an *official* Boston Harbor Islands Junior Ranger
- Play games, color, and learn "what not to flush" from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
- Learn about Boston Harbor's biodiversity and meet *real crabs* with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
- Learn from a professional chef how to prepare fresh fish during a live cooking demonstration
- Bring your own picnic blanket and lunch to enjoy with a view!
- Explore the trails of Deer Island on your own
- Discover other exciting Boston Harbor Islands events coming this season!
Walk-up registrations are available!
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