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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Fishing is a great way to connect families with the outdoors. It’s a great tool to introduce children to healthier lifestyles and it’s a good activity for strengthening family bonds. These are some of the many benefits of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Discover Nature – Fishing Program.
This program provides free lessons to help kids and families gain skills and confidence to enjoy fishing through a series of four instructional sessions:
Interested families will have a chance to take Lessons 1 and 2 of the Discover Nature – Fishing program series of classes at MDC’s Bois D’Arc Aquatic Education Pond on March 25. The program will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Bois D’Arc Aquatic Education Pond is part of MDC’s Bois D’Arc Conservation Area and is located at 4045 State Highway UU near Bois D’Arc in western Greene County.
All fishing gear will be provided by MDC staff. Participants should wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. People can register for this event at:
https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/199208
Each participant must register for this program individually. To register your child, you may need to make a family account, or add them to an existing family account. You can also make a separate account for your child. Participants will not need a fishing permit to take part in this program. For questions about this event or about the registration process, contact MDC Community Education Assistant Jeanell Stockton at Jeanell.Stockton@mdc.mo.gov or at 417-737-0698.
People can get information about other upcoming Discover Nature Fishing classes at mdc.mo.gov.
