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You may have heard, fishing and especially fly fishing have taken off during the pandemic, well here is your chance to learn. Our two organizations are sponsoring a series of events over two Sundays to entice you to learn more about science, about fly fishing and about us!  

• Moms & Dads: bring your children* and a picnic (optional)

• NepRWA: supplies a scientist and water inspection gear

• GBTU: supplies instructor(s) and fly fishing gear

* The event is designed for parents and children (recommend 11 & older for the skill coordination, but all are welcome to observe) to team up and learn together. 

We are limited to a dozen families to sign up.

Agenda:

• Session 1: Sunday, Sept 19

• Location: NepRWA Office and Ponkapoag Pond. 2173 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021

• 9:00am - check in at NepRWA office / introduction to organizations

• 9:30am-10:30am - meet an aquatic scientist & explore the water 

• 10:30am-Noon - Snack & fly fishing clinic

• Optional: explore the scenic Ponkapoag Pond Trail Loop (4+ mi / good for all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk!)

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• Session 2: Sunday, Sept 26

• Location: Hale Reservation, Westwood MA. Park at Cat Rock – free parking; Event at Noannet Pond Beach

• 9am-11ish fishing/followed by a BYO picnic 

• Prerequisite Sept 19 Session & fishing license  

• Practice your newly found angling skills, and maybe catch some fish (license required for 16 and over). 

Learn more about our organizations!

• GBTU

• NepRWA