We kicked off Summer Reading at the Corning City Library on Thursday, June 3 at 9:00 with a presentation by fish biologist, Ely from the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks.  He and some helpers brought some fish, insects, and other aquatic life into our domain for a lesson.

Thirty-two children attended this program, for a total of 56 people including adults.  We learned some interesting things.  For instance, the fish we commonly call “Perch”, is actually not perch, but a Green Sunfish.  The KDWP has bred a hybrid fish, a cross between a sauger and a walleye, called a saugeye.  Gizzard Shad are food for Striped Bass, Saugeye, and other bigger fish.  Did you know that Striped Bass can get up to 40 lbs?!

These are only a few of the things we learned.  Everyone enjoyed the program thoroughly, and a big thanks to Ely for giving it!

Also thanks to the FCE Unit Ladies of Corning for donating the cookies, and the older teens and adults who helped out.

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