A place where young'uns sat back barefoot on a lazy summer day, their bamboo poles dangling lines into the still water. They waited for the bobber to dive, signaling fishy business on the line's other end, and in the meantime, soaked in a healthy dose of Mother Nature.
Kids catch a lesson in tackle and tackle a close-up look at the catch.
As it turned out, the BLM was looking for ways to implement a 1995 United States Presidential executive order for recreational fishing, and the Kiwanis idea seemed to fit the bill. For the initial fishing fest, the Capital District's Division 20 Kiwanis family worked with several Alexandria parks and recreation, sporting, and fishing organizations. More than 90 children enjoyed a day of aquatic education, learned the fundamentals of casting, and happily fished alongside Key Clubbers, Circle K'ers, and Kiwanians. Children of all backgrounds have enjoyed fishing, and several are developing an interest that will become a lifetime hobby or that could lead to a career in natural-resource management. Deborah says Kiwanis Kids' Fishing Days vary.