Family Discovery Day: Fish Out of Water

Saturday, February 14

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Discovery Days

Whittle an Ice Fishing Decoy: Learn about the history of ice fishing while carving a wooden or clay fish decoy!

Ice Fishing Tips: How do fish survive frozen lakes? Discover the science involved with the survival of fish during winter and make your own ice fishing rod.

Gyotaku: Make a piece of original artwork using this old Japanese printing method. Fishermen painted fish with ink and then rice paper was carefully laid and pressed to make a life-sized impression. This was used before cameras existed so fishermen could show their catches!

Snow Goggles: Make and take a pair of snow goggles to help protect your eyes when hiking outdoors in the snow on sunny days.