The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife will host a variety of programs this summer from fishing days, quahoging and archery lessons to hunter education and virtual wildlife conservation programs. DEM’s Fish and Wildlife outreach team has crafted a menu of summer programs for both aspiring and avid outdoor enthusiasts and their families. Most of the programs offered this summer are free of charge and family friendly.
“Summer is the perfect time to get outside and try out a new outdoor activity,” said Emily George, supervising biologist and member of the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s outreach 6and education staff. “However, sometimes starting a new activity can be hard. Diving into activities like archery, clamming, or fishing can be a big step and like myself, not everyone grew up engaged in these activities.”
These summer programs will be taught by local experts and offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions about their new activity as well as hands-on training. The next fishing-related event is a beginner’s fly tying class entitled ‘Learn to tie freshwater flies’. The class will be instructed by the RI Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic Resource Education Staff and is slated for Thursday, July 15th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be held at Greene Library, 179 Hopkins Rd, Greene, RI. All materials and tools will be provided and the event is free. However, be advised, this event requires pre-registration and is open to anglers age 10 and up; minors will need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information and a complete list of up to date programs please visit http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/.
