1st Annual Hook Girls on Fishing at Marine Discovery Center

Name: 1st Annual Hook Girls on Fishing at Marine Discovery Center
Start: 2025-03-01T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-01T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Marine Discovery Center

Schedule

Sat Mar 01 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Marine Discovery Center | New Smyrna Beach, FL

We’re thrilled to introduce a special program focused on increasing the participation of girls in fishing and outdoor activities
About this Event

Anglers for Conservation is a 501 c(3) non-profit whose mission is to inspire new generations of marine stewards through education, conservation, and fishing.

We’re thrilled to introduce a special program focused on increasing the participation of girls in fishing and outdoor activities, and we invite you to join us in this unique opportunity.

Hook Girls on Fishing is for kids between ages 5-15 and taught by professional guides, knowledgeable anglers and scientists. This hands-on, conservation-minded and educational fishing program teaches children casting, knot tying, fishing safety, catch and release, fish habitats, conservation and more!

What to expect:

Interactive fishing lessons for kids such as learning proper casting techniques and how to tie knots.
Hands-on demonstrations of sustainable fishing practices like how to handle fish and catch and release practices.
Engaging talks on coastal conservation with Save the Manatee Club and UCF Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab

Don't miss this chance to bond with your family, embrace nature, and empower our future generations to become responsible stewards of our oceans.

Registration fee is $5.00 per family, and will be available on Eventbrite to reserve your spot at this not-to-be-missed event! All children must be accompanied by an adult, spaces are limited, so act swiftly to secure your place in the angling adventure of a lifetime.

NOTE: This tax-deductible fee helps support Anglers for Conservation, advancing conservation and sustainability efforts to protect our oceans and estuarine ecosystems, ensuring healthy fish populations for future generations to enjoy. To quality for a fee waiver, please email us at [email protected] to request an exemption.