Go Fish! Seining the East River (Gr. 3-8)
Free | Up to 35 Students | Chaperones Required
What to Expect
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Education Program serves over 10,000 students a year. We use the Park as a living laboratory for hands-on investigation, incorporating inquiry-based learning into lessons that meet Common Core, NYC and NYS learning standards.
We support and encourage all types of learners at BBP. Please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so we can best serve your students.
GO FISH! SEINING THE EAST RIVER (Gr. 3-8)
Observe how instructors use a 20-foot net to humanely catch and release organisms from the East River using an ancient fishing technique employed by the Lenape on this very river. Learn how to identify local fish and crab species and use this knowledge to record data like a scientist.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Pier 4 Beach, fully outdoors. There will be a mix of uneven ground of rocks and beach as they explore.
Address
Pier 4 Beach
Pricing
| Ed Class Booking | Free |
Cancellation Policy
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
nIn the event of severe weather (e.g., heavy rain, thunder, lightning, snow, air quality) or other safety concerns, BBP may cancel classes/programs in its sole discretion. If a class or program is cancelled, BBP will make every effort to reschedule or provide a full refund.
TARDINESS:
n • If your group will be delayed, please notify BBP as soon as possible.
n• All programs will end at the scheduled time listed in your confirmation, regardless of arrival time.
n• Groups arriving less than 45 minutes late will receive an abbreviated version of the
nscheduled lesson.
n• Groups arriving more than 45 minutes late will have their session cancelled
CANCELLATIONS
n• If you must cancel your program, please notify BBP as soon as possible so we can serve as many students as possible. Failure to provide due notice may prevent your ability to book future programs and incur a fee.
no If you cancel between 2 weeks and 24 hours prior to the scheduled visit, a $50 fee will be charged.
no If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or fail to attend, a $125 fee will be charged.
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