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Z Fisher
04-03-2009, 11:32 AM
Candlewood Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited announces it’s second annual Youth Education Day

The Candlewood Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be teaching children about the sport of fly fishing, fly tying and stream ecology on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at the Pratt Nature Center in New Milford, CT along the banks of the East Aspectuck River.

Newtown, CT, March 30, 2009: The Candlewood Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its second annual Youth Education Day on Saturday morning, May 2nd, 2009. The event will take place in New Milford at the Pratt Nature Center along the banks of the East Aspetuck River. The event is open to children ages 8-18 years and their parents.

During the event, volunteer members of the chapter, as well as friends from the community, will teach children the basics of fishing for trout with a fly rod, will explore the streambed to understand the food chain of this special habitat and will get to try their hand at tying a fly.

Parents and children must pre-register for the event. Those interested in finding out more details or registering for the event can visit the Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited website at www.cvtu.org

Thanks.

Steve

You can get more info on the website or PM me directly. Also feel free to PM me if you're interested in volunteering for the day. It's very rewarding to teach a new generation of fisherpersons.

Adam Taylor
04-15-2009, 11:56 AM
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Adam Taylor
04-21-2009, 09:50 AM
2nd Annual Youth Education Day


On Saturday, May 2nd, 2009, we'll be hosting our second annual Youth Education Day on the banks of the East Aspetuck River in New Milford, CT. This was a huge success last year (don't take my word for it, read what our students said (http://www.cvtu.org/youtheducationdaykudos.htm)) and we're looking forward to another great day.

Children ages 8-18 are welcome to attend this free event which will teach the fundamental skills of fly fishing including fly tying, casting, and other skills. We'll even release some trout.
You can find out more info and register your children (http://www.cvtu.org/youtheducationday.htm) as well as volunteer for this great day. (http://www.cvtu.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=372)

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