07-26-2011, 11:10 AM
LINCOLN, Neb. - Workshops are scheduled for adults who want to become certified as volunteer youth fishing instructors for the Youth Fishing Program, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Certified instructors will learn how to put on fishing programs, derbies and club activities for children and families. Instructors will have the use of free fishing tackle and educational resources at clinics. They also will have access to free camping at state parks when volunteering as a fishing host.
Andrea Faas, Game and Parks aquatic education specialist, will share materials, resources, tips, group management skills, important fishing topics, and plans for leading youth fishing activities.
The free, two-hour workshops will be:
Gretna - Aug. 6, Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, 9 a.m.
Lincoln - Aug. 8, Hunter Education Office, 4817 N. 56th St., Ste. 1., 6 p.m.
Scottsbluff - Aug. 25, Scottsbluff Public Library, 1809 3rd Ave., 6 p.m.
Norfolk - Aug. 29, Norfolk Police Department, 202 N. 7th St., 6 p.m.
Beatrice - Sept. 26, Homestead National Monument, 6 p.m.
Contact Faas at 402-332-3901 or andrea.faas@nebraska.gov to register.
Media Contact
Jerry Kane, jerry.kane@nebraska.gov
Certified instructors will learn how to put on fishing programs, derbies and club activities for children and families. Instructors will have the use of free fishing tackle and educational resources at clinics. They also will have access to free camping at state parks when volunteering as a fishing host.
Andrea Faas, Game and Parks aquatic education specialist, will share materials, resources, tips, group management skills, important fishing topics, and plans for leading youth fishing activities.
The free, two-hour workshops will be:
Gretna - Aug. 6, Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, 9 a.m.
Lincoln - Aug. 8, Hunter Education Office, 4817 N. 56th St., Ste. 1., 6 p.m.
Scottsbluff - Aug. 25, Scottsbluff Public Library, 1809 3rd Ave., 6 p.m.
Norfolk - Aug. 29, Norfolk Police Department, 202 N. 7th St., 6 p.m.
Beatrice - Sept. 26, Homestead National Monument, 6 p.m.
Contact Faas at 402-332-3901 or andrea.faas@nebraska.gov to register.
Media Contact
Jerry Kane, jerry.kane@nebraska.gov