World Fish Migration Day – Richmond, VA
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ancarrow’s Landing, Richmond, VA
Celebrate World Fish Migration Day with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and our local partners at Ancarrow’s Landing. This family-friendly event highlights the amazing journeys of migratory fish and the importance of healthy, free-flowing rivers. This year marks Richmond’s fifth WFMD celebration.
Activities
- Fish art making
- General fish information
- Live fish and touch tank
- Mussel tank and aquatic biodiversity displays
- River health and river restoration information
- Aquatic insect specimens
- Toddler fishing games and activities
- Trash pickup activity (see note below)
Trash Pickup Information
Additional information about the regional trash pickup can be found on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day page: Locations & Registration • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Partners
- James River Association
- Virginia Outside
- Native Fish Coalition (Virginia)
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- RES
Contact: Virginia Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office
Event date and time
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Event location name
Ancarrow’s Landing, Richmond, VA
Annual observation
World Fish Migration Day
Event category
Outdoor Activity
Age range
All ages