On Saturday, March 19th, the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting a “Fly Fishing with Kids” event at the Visitor Center in Fairhope, AL. Danielle Davidson, Director of FFI Gulf Coast Council Women Connect, is looking for volunteers to help teach fly fishing basics, casting, fly tying and conservation to youth participants. The event will include the instructional activity for the kids on Saturday followed by a volunteer fishing day on Sunday.
To help defray travel and other costs, volunteers are invited to stay at Weeks Bay Reserve’s research dorms for the weekend of March 18 – March 20.
If you are interested in volunteering or participating in this event, please contact Danielle Davidson at (251) 278-4660 or danielle.davidson@dcnr.alabama.gov.
About Weeks Bay NERR
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a field laboratory and research facility located on the Weeks Bay estuary off lower Mobile Bay near Fairhope, AL. Over 6,000 acres in size, the reserve land is home to upland and bottomland forests and marsh, and a nursery for numerous species of fish and shellfish. The Visitors Center offers public opportunities to learn about coastal habitats through exhibits and collection of animals and regional plants. There’s also a self-guided nature trail through the reserve. Hours for the center are Monday-Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
