Angler education workshops set for March

Angler education workshops set for March

Weekly News Article Published: February 21, 2012 by the Central Office
Get the training and materials to start a kids' fishing program

MADISON -- Fishing club members, youth leaders, classroom teachers, and leaders of afterschool and summer recreation programs are encouraged to attend angler education workshops in March in Madison, Menomonie, Milwaukee and Stevens Point.

"Our basic angler education training workshops will help you start your own fishing program for kids," says Theresa Stabo, aquatic education coordinator for the Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources. "It's a great opportunity to share your passion for fishing by introducing kids to the sport, and at the same time, helping them learn about Wisconsin's aquatic resources and gain important life skills."

Basic Angler Education instructor training certification workshops focus on teaching spin casting and incorporating related topics in a K-12 curriculum or youth development program. Some workshops feature fly fishing or complementary aquatic resources education programs.

Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are free of charge and include lunch or dinner, Stabo says. However, there is a $15 workshop commitment fee that is returned upon completion of the course. Pre-registration is required; download the form and return to the designated contact.
Basic angler education instructor workshop schedule

March 17, Menomonie - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Drive, Menomonie. Instructor: Dennis Vanden Bloomen, UW-Stout. Registration Deadline: March 10, 2012
March 22, Madison - 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Madison Public Library - Sequoya Branch, 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison. Registration Deadline: March 15, 2012
March 24, Milwaukee - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering, Student Life & Campus Center Building, Room CC-130, Corner of State & Broadway, Milwaukee. Enter on the west side of building. Registration Deadline: March 19, 2012
March 31, Stevens Point - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Club 10, 1602 Highway HH West. Directions: From Highway 39/51, exit West on Business Hwy 10. Business 10 becomes Main Street. Hook left off of Main onto Clark Street and cross the Wisconsin River. Veer right onto Hwy HH when you get to Hwy M. Club 10 is on the right. If you pass Rocky Run, you missed it. If you are lost, call 715-344-7128. Registration Deadline: March 23, 2012

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa Stabo (608) 266-2272; Kim Anderson (608) 21-6431