Celebrate Earth Day by bringing the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day -- Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission is free. This festival is fun for all ages - kids can try archery, cast with the "Let's Go Fishing" program or do wildlife craft projects. See retriever dogs in action, big trout and salmon in a real stocking truck, trained falcons and battling bull moose. Check out gas-saving hybrid vehicles and ideas for conserving energy and protecting our environment. Throughout the day, enjoy ongoing exhibits, presentations, walks and demonstrations. (Full schedule and details: www.wildlife.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q1/DWNH_Day_2009.html)

Here's a guide from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for eating local freshwater fish. For all fish except trout, follow these guidelines:

• Pregnant and nursing women, and women who may become pregnant, can safely eat one 8-ounce meal of freshwater fish a month.
• Children under age 7 can safely eat one 8-ounce meals of freshwater fish a month.
• All other adults and kids 7 and older can safely eat four 8-ounce meals of freshwater fish a month.

In New Hampshire, there are some fishing spots to watch out for: According to DES (http://des.nh.gov/) fish from several water bodies in the state have been shown to have higher than average mercury concentrations.
For the water bodies below, DES says, “sensitive populations should not consume any fish,” and others should limit consumption to two meals a month:
• Ashuelot Pond in Washington
• Comerford and Moore reservoirs on the Connecticut River
• Crystal Lake in Gilmanton
• Dubes Pond in Hooksett
• Jackman Reservoir in Hillsboro