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Sat 15 Jun
CELEBRATING DADS!
Saturday, June 15, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Come out to the Nature Center today to celebrate dad! We'll have some cool activities including an obstacle course, fishing (bring your licenses and fishing poles! some poles available), crafts, and food. You and your dads will not want to miss this!
Sat 15 Jun
CELEBRATING DADS!
Saturday, June 15, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Wellesley Island State Park
Come out to the Nature Center today to celebrate dad! We'll have some cool activities including an obstacle course, fishing (bring your licenses and fishing poles! some poles available), crafts, and food. You and your dads will not want to miss this!
Sat 08 Jun
ASK THE FISHING GUIDE: FISH ID + FISH CLEANING with Fishing Guide Ethan Forbes
Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
So, you caught a stringer of various kinds of fish – perch, bass, or maybe an invasive goby –now what? Join us with local Fishing Guide Ethan Forbes to learn how to identify your catch and how to clean and filet your fish using different techniques. Bonus: learn how to clean a pike – one of the toughest fish to clean. If you like to fish, this program is for you!
Sat 08 Jun
ASK THE FISHING GUIDE: FISH ID + FISH CLEANING with Fishing Guide Ethan Forbes
Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellesley Island State Park
So, you caught a stringer of various kinds of fish – perch, bass, or maybe an invasive goby –now what? Join us with local Fishing Guide Ethan Forbes to learn how to identify your catch and how to clean and filet your fish using different techniques. Bonus: learn how to clean a pike – one of the toughest fish to clean. If you like to fish, this program is for you!
Sat 25 May
Fly Fishing Workshop Series
Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert, Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Cost: $50; registration includes all four classes in the series. Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun 19 May
C.A.S.T for Kids
Sunday, May 19, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Take to the water with C.A.S.T. for an unforgettable morning of fishing! This event is designed to provide children with disabilities, ages 6-18, the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport of fishing. All abilities can be accommodated. You can expect 2 hours of fishing, a delicious lunch, and an awards celebration where your child will receive a personalized plaque. They will also leave equipped with their own rod and tackle box so they're prepared for their next fishing adventure! Cost: FREE. Space is limited, registration required: castforkids.org/event/swanlake.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 May
Fly Fishing Workshop Series
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert, Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Cost: $50; registration includes all four classes in the series. Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 May
Fly Fishing Workshop Series
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert, Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Cost: $50; registration includes all four classes in the series. Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 May
Fly Fishing Workshop Series
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert, Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Cost: $50; registration includes all four classes in the series. Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 Apr
“TIME FLIES” FLY-TYING WORKSHOP with Fishing Guide Ethan Forbes
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Going fishing? Before you go, join fishing guide Ethan Forbes as he teaches the art of fly tying. Learn the skills of how to make your own flies for fishing and the colors that attract many varieties of fish. This is a workshop all you anglers won't want to miss!
Sat 27 Apr
“TIME FLIES” FLY-TYING WORKSHOP with Fishing Guide Ethan Forbes
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Wellesley Island State Park
Going fishing? Before you go, join fishing guide Ethan Forbes as he teaches the art of fly tying. Learn the skills of how to make your own flies for fishing and the colors that attract many varieties of fish. This is a workshop all you anglers won't want to miss!