Free Kids' Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun
News Release
Monday, February 21, 2011
Media contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525
Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling
appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun family
outing are the objectives for next month's Kids' Fishing Clinic in
Fernandina Beach.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids' Fishing Clinic for
children between the ages of 4 and 16 on Saturday, March 12. The
clinic will take place at Fort Clinch State Park, from 9 a.m. to
noon. Advance registration is not required.
This free clinic enables young people to learn the
basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills
and safety. In addition, environmental displays will offer
participants a unique chance to experience Florida's marine life
firsthand.
Kids' Fishing Clinics strive toward several goals,
but the main objective is to create responsible marine resource
stewards by teaching children about the vulnerability of Florida's
marine ecosystems. In addition, organizers hope to teach
fundamental saltwater fishing skills and provide participants a
positive fishing experience.
Fishing equipment and bait will be provided for
kids to use during the clinic, but organizers encourage children
who own fishing tackle to bring it. A limited number of rods and
reels will be given away to participants upon completion of the
clinic.
If conditions allow, participants will have the
opportunity to practice their new skills and fish from the pier.
This event is a photo catch-and-release activity, and an adult must
accompany all participants.
Individuals or companies interested in helping sponsor this event
or volunteering at the clinic should call Marie Bucher at
904-277-7233, or the FWC's Nancy Fisher at 850-488-6058.
To find out more on taking a kid fishing, go to MyFWC.com/Learning
or MyFWC.com/Fishing.
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