The Future
Fisherman Foundation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
have announced a regional training seminar for all parties interested in
aquatic education training. The site of
this year’s event will be Camp Ocala, located at 18533 NFS 535 Altoona, Fl.
32702.
This seminar
is open to not only teachers from around the state but also 4H leaders,
Boy/Girls Scout leaders, FFA personnel and anyone interested in getting
students involved with aquatic education.
Learning the principles of such successful programs as Hooked on Fishing
Not on Drugs will be the focus of this two day seminar.
“The intent
of this seminar is to give everyone a good working knowledge of aquatic
education and instill confidence in them to train others in their respective
organizations,” F3 Executive Director, Mark Gintert, commented. “We also intend
to show them a host of other available resources and the “next steps” for their
programs once they get established.”
Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission will also be participating in this event,
which will cover a wide variety of topics including biology, habitat, conservation,
equipment operation and life skills.
“The Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is always interested in finding ways
to reach out to, not only schools, but other organizations who deal directly
with students across the state,” commented the FWC’s Angler and Aquatic
Education Coordinator, Steve Marshall. “This
event will bring together a diverse group who share the same goals of getting
students involved with the great outdoors and learning to be stewards of
Florida’s aquatic environments,” echoed Marshall, who will also help lead the
seminar.
A travel
stipend is available for participants through a Recreational Boating and
Fishing Foundation (RBFF) grant making the cost minimal.
Interested
parties can go to Futurefisherman.org to register for this event. Space is limited so go to Futurefisherman.org
immediately for more details.
REGISTER HERE
About the Future Fisherman Foundation
Established
in 1986, the Future Fisherman Foundation unites the sportfishing industry and a
nationwide network of state outdoor educators, national conservation groups and
youth organizations dedicated to introducing America's youth to angling and the
outdoors. These efforts help people of all ages have safe and enjoyable fishing
experiences that foster conservation ethics. Visit www.futurefisherman.org.
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