BEMIDJI — The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society will host fishing workshops Saturday, July 23, Aug. 20 and Sep. 17, at the Neilson Spearhead Center, 48851 County 29.
Attendees can make their own open-water fishing rod and learn about angling techniques, safety, where to go fishing, fish habitats and lake ecology, a release said.
The class is open to youth who will be in fifth grade in the fall through high school seniors, children must be accompanied by an adult.
"While one parent/adult is helping their children build a rod, other family members (all ages) can participate in naturalist-led activities exploring the forests, wetlands, lake and bogs surrounding the Neilson Spearhead Center," the release said.
Space is limited so registration is preferred, just choose one date to attend. Visit this link to register: flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUxOTUz
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The project is hosted by the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society, Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Headwaters Science Center.
Funding is provided in part through the state of Minnesota "No Child Left Inside" grant administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.