Family Fishing Celebration
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Saturday, June 23, 2012, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (rain or shine)
If you've had the pleasure of strolling by the
Harlem Meer lately, you probably enjoyed a scenic view that was hard to
imagine twenty years ago, when the land lay in deterioration. Since
1993, the Central Park Conservancy has made incredible efforts to
restore this forgotten landscape with the introduction of native plant
and fish species. The now-flourishing habitat supports many species of
wildlife including largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill
sunfish, carp and chain pickerel. Celebrate fish and learn about aquatic ecology at this free family
event. Featuring a build-a-fish craft, catch-and-release fishing,
microscopic explorations of the Meer with the New York Microscopial Society, and storytelling performances of "The Magic Goldfish" at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm by Play me a Story. Note: Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 2012
are designated New York State "Free Fishing Days." During these days, no
license is required to fish at the Harlem Meer. All are welcome! We recommend catch & release fishing for ages 5+. Free. No advance registration required. For more details about this
event, including day-of weather related changes and accessibility
information, please call 212-860-1370. Date:
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