WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — In this catch and release program open to all scientists from very young to very old, explore the world of macroinvertebrates. 

 

Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) and aquatic biologist Declan McCabe on Saturday, July 18 at Linear Park on Water Street in Williamstown for an exploration of the river critters who live in the Green River.

 

Drop in anytime between 11am-noon. 

 

The program will take place in the Green River just below (and to the left of) the woodland stairs on the Linear Link Trail.

 

All equipment will be provided and improvised equipment for home use will be demonstrated. You provide wading shoes and/or boots. Microscopes will be set up for viewing the benthic macroinvertebrates up close. Staff will be on hand to help with catching and releasing aquatic critters for observation.

 

This program is free and open to all. Accommodations available for river critters and microscopes on the flat lawn at Linear Park. Please email office@hoorwa.org if you need accommodations to explore river critters.

 

This program is made possible by grants from the Berkshire Environmental Endowment Fund, a fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. and the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.