YOUTH EDUCATION REPORT
by Greg Kucharewshi
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association May 1998 Newsletter)
Becoming an Outdoors Woman
New Jersey offers two "Becoming an Outdoors Woman"
workshops, an upland and a coastal version, and several other opportunities each year. This year the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee hopes to partner with the "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" at the 1998 Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament. For more information please write to: NJFG&W, 220 Blue Anchor Rd. Sicklerville, NJ 08081Aquatic Education Workshops
Please keep in mind the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife will be conducting free Project Aquatic Wild workshops for educators. To learn more about how to register for a worthwhile learning experience, please phone Larry Sarner, NJ F,G&W, - 609/748-2031.
Jersey Coast Anglers Association, 1997 Youth Education Award
The 1997 Youth Education Award will be presented to the Newark Bait & Fly Casters for their promotion of youth fishing and community service over a number of years. The 1997 Youth Education Award will be presented at the J.C.A.A., April meeting.
YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY BULLETIN BOARD
Anastasia (Marine Science) Project at Long Branch School
Another "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" school project will take place in May. Children will learn from the following guest speakers: New Jersey Sea Grant, J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee, Long Branch Police Dept., Sandy Hook Park Rangers, and Steve’s Bait & Tackle.
Pequest Open House
Check out Pequest Trout Hatchery. It’s a great outing for the whole family and there are plenty of activities to enjoy. Pequest Trout Hatchery & Natural Resource Education Center, 605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ 07863-9748.