World Fish Migration Day Community Art Event
Join us in celebrating World Fish Migration Day with a family-friendly community art event focused on the incredible connections between alewives, freshwater mussels, and the Sebasticook River.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: Unity Community Center (32 School Street, Unity, ME)
Drop in anytime during the afternoon to participate in creative activities inspired by fish migration and river ecosystems.
What to Expect:
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Create fish and river-themed art
Help build a collaborative community display
Learn about the species that migrate through Maine rivers
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Freshwater mussels have a fascinating life cycle. Some species release tiny larvae that attach to fish using lures that look like small fish or insects. These fish carry the mussels upstream, helping them spread through the river system.
Migratory fish like alewives play an important role in healthy river ecosystems, helping support species like freshwater mussels. -
The Unity Library will also host a special exhibit related to river migration and freshwater species. More information will be posted soon.
About World Fish Migration Day
World Fish Migration Day is a global celebration of the importance of migratory fish and healthy rivers. Communities around the world host events to raise awareness about river connectivity and aquatic life.