Tag: sea lamprey

  • Tuesday, May 18, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Upriver Journey, Online

    On Tuesday, May 18 from 5:30 – 6:30, learn about the fascinating lives and epic migrations of American Shad and Sea Lamprey. These fish play an important role in our river ecosystems as they migrate to and from the sea. Author John McPhee nicknamed American Shad our founding fish. Sea Lamprey have been called hero of our revires and vampire of the sea. Find out why this keystone species is misunderstood and underappreciated. Join Kim Noyes, Northfield Mountain’s Education Coordinator, for this free online presentation on the history and natural history of these unusual fish as this spring’s upriver migration is underway.

    The program is co-sponsored by Firstlight’s Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center and the Northfield Bird Club. Registration requests must be received at least 24 hours before the program begins. Click HERE to register.

  • Wednesday, May 15 – Sunday, June 16, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Turners Falls Fishway

    Visit the Turners Falls Fishway from May 11 until June 16. Underwater viewing windows offer visitors of all ages a chance to see American shad, sea lamprey and other migratory fish during their upriver spring journey to spawn. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm from mid May to mid June, as well as on Monday, Memorial Day. Free admission, no reservations required. The Fishway is located on First Street, off Avenue A in Turners Falls, MA.

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