Discover WILD New Hampshire Day

Celebrate Earth Day by bringing the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day -- Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission is free. This festival is fun for all ages - kids can try archery, cast with the "Let's Go Fishing" program or do wildlife craft projects. See retriever dogs in action, big trout and salmon in a real stocking truck, trained falcons and battling bull moose. Check out gas-saving hybrid vehicles and ideas for conserving energy and protecting our environment. Throughout the day, enjoy ongoing exhibits, presentations, walks and demonstrations. Visit www.WildNH.com for details.

"This is the 20th year for this fun-filled, educational event. The enthusiasm people have for New Hampshire wildlife shows that they care deeply about conserving their environment," said Judy Silverberg, a wildlife educator at Fish and Game. "Join us on Discover WILD New Hampshire Day as we celebrate our wildlife, natural places and outdoor activities."

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES), with support from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire.

"Discover WILD N.H. Day is a can't-miss opportunity for a great family fun day," said DES Commissioner Tom Burack. "Come play and learn about New Hampshire's environment, fish and wildlife and the boundless nature opportunities that we can all enjoy here in New Hampshire."

At the event, more than 35 outdoor, wildlife, environmental and conservation groups from throughout the state will present exhibits and demonstrations exploring all that's WILD about New Hampshire, including the N.H. Sportsmen's Alliance Trailblazers, the Loon Preservation Center, Trout Unlimited, Amoskeag Fishways, Appalachian Mountain Club, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, the Little Nature Museum, the N.H. Wildlife Federation and N.H. Audubon. Meet Smokey Bear and learn about New Hampshire forests and lands. Find out how you can help protect the state's air and water quality by visiting DES exhibits on watersheds, wells, dams and household hazardous waste. Get an up-close look at alternative-fuel vehicles and take a free tour of the DES air quality monitoring station.

For a complete schedule of activities, go to the website.

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