RiverFest 2023-FAMILY FISHING & FESTIVITIES AT GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

FAMILY FISHING & FESTIVITIES AT GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Saturday, July 29th, 10: 00 AM, Center of Activity in Sudbury: Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities. Bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the beautiful Sudbury River. Rain or shine at the Refuge Headquarters. 73 Weir Hill Rd. For information call 978-443-4661.

Calling All Anglers, 10:00 AM
Beginners and experience anglers come join MassWildlife’s Angler Education Program to learn how to fly-cast. All equipment will be provided free of charge.
10am-1pm

Family Fun for Everyone, 12:00 PM
Archery, arts and crafts, and selfguided hikes on the accessible boardwalk trail to discover the variety
of riverine habitats.
11am–2pm

Who Lives in the Watershed, 11:45 AM
Join Refuge Ranger Wilson to learn about local wildlife, how they depend on each other, and for an exploration of the prehistoric dragonfly. Designed
for children 6-12.
11:45am–1pm

Snakes of New England and the World, 1:00 PM
See a variety of local snakes close-up, and a few exotic ones too. Rick Roth, Director of the Cape
Ann Vernal Pond Team, will bring some of his favorites and talk about their lives and habits.
1–2pm

RiverFest is a summer of celebration on and along the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.

More information on RiverFest can be found here: http://sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.php