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    Gone Fishing: Ideas for Something to Do Outdoors

    By Tobi Kibel Piatek | March 26, 2009

    Last week’s post about outdoor resources for kids made it clear (as a healthy stream) that mentors and others who work with kids are often looking for active ideas for things to do, especially things to do outdoors. So (and keeping in mind the thought that not every kid has the chance to enjoy the outdoors), I’ve been angling for some good ideas to share. Then, my husband, who is itching to get out on the river, informs me that the spring salmon fishing season has started in Oregon.

    It was this fact that made me notice an email about a new resource designed to introduce kids to the pleasures of fishing, and the importance of protecting our environment.

    Trout Unlimited, whose mission is “Conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds,” has just launched a new website … “just for kids.” Stream Explorers  is a nice site, friendly and accessible, filled with lots of information and activities that adults and kids can enjoy together, It can also inspire you, and the kids you work with, to go outdoors, go fishing, or simply explore our rivers and streams … together.

    The site includes sections such as”Go Fishing,” “Fish Facts” or “Get Active.” It also includes a contest, lots on information on everything from fishing gear to tying flies, as well as  ideas for exploring riparian areas, and “Things to Do with Your Class or Troop.”

    It is designed as a companion to a new quarterly magazine for kids, Stream Explorers, but the website on its own is a great way to introduce kids “to the world of clean water and wild fish, as well as the joy of fly fishing.”  Enjoy … and if you catch anything, send us a picture.

    P.S. I once caugt a fish … THIS BIG.

    Topics: Outdoor Education, Quality Time, RESOURCES |

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