Do you ever wonder about what lives in the river besides fish and turtles? Join your Friends at the Spring Bug Hunt and see for yourself the amazing variety of aquatic insects, crayfish, snails and clams (technically known as benthic macroinvertebrates: animals without a backbone that live in the streambed) that make up the bottom of the river food chain. On Saturday, April 11th, volunteers will visit sites throughout the headwaters of the watershed and search for aquatic invertebrates. The presence or absence of these streambed creatures reflects the quality of the water and habitat. No prior experience is necessary but you do need to pre-register to be assigned to a team. Children eight and older are welcome when accompanied by a participating adult.

**There will be an indoor welcome from 10 am-11 am, where volunteers will have a chance to meet their team, enjoy refreshments (coffee, juice, bagels, and donuts), and watch a short presentation before heading out to two sites throughout the watershed. Ending times for each team will vary, but most teams should be able to finish by 3 pm.