FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
LAUREN HARRIS - 216-635-7014
Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors (IGO)
provides a wide range of outdoor experiences to people of all
abilities. IGO helps people develop or enhance their outdoor
skills, knowledge and environmental ethics. Participants will enjoy
the knowledge and expertise of seasoned instructors with all IGO
courses and have fun at the same time.
This October, IGO is offering a variety of fishing programs,
including:
Accessible Adventures - Fishing
Saturday, October 9 � 1 - 3 p.m.
WallaceLake � Mill Stream Run Reservation
Enjoy a day of fishing designed for individuals with
disabilities and their families. Learn basic casting skills, knots
and bait selection, while trying to catch some fish. Participants,
age 16 and over, require a current Ohio fishing license and must
bring it to fish. A one-day license is available through the Ohio
Department of Natural Resource's Division of Wildlife at "_blank" href=
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www.wildohio.com. A fee of $3 per person and $2 each additional
sibling are required for this IGO program (equipment and bait
provided). Space is limited. WallaceLake is located off Valley
Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, south of Bagley Road in
Berea.
Family Fishing
Sunday, October 10 � 10 a.m. -
noon
ShadowLake � South Chagrin Reservation
Learn basic casting skills, knots and bait selection, while
trying to catch some fish. Participants, age 16 and over, require a
current Ohio fishing license and must bring it to fish. A one-day
license is available through the Ohio Department of Natural
Resource's Division of Wildlife at "http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=gt9yr6bab&et=1103649881361&s=0&e=001GMCn9ZoypuqYa7LNiNDP0hr3nRjMb4fvOZdU0oKZ5C9Y0a5UVwNOgj9JezRvT28Kdg2Y-MLlDRJ6aDgpCjZrnwqL0XBYQ_URCh-OGTN594rSR4AVOzmTbg==">
www.wildohio.com. This program is for ages 5 and older. A fee
of $3 per person and $2 per additional sibling are required for
this IGO program (equipment and bait provided). Space is limited.
ShadowLake is located off Hawthorn Parkway in South Chagrin
Reservation, between Richmond and Solon roads in Solon.
Steelhead Fly Fishing Basics
Saturday, October 16 -OR- Saturday, October 23 � 11
a.m. - 2 p.m.
JohnJ.DonnellyRocky RiverNatureCenter � Rocky
River Reservation
This short, trout-fishing class is designed to give participants
basic information on fly fishing gear and casting techniques to
become better fishermen. Rods are provided, but participants should
bring their own waders to practice on-stream casting. A $30 fee per
person is required. Space is limited. RockyRiverNatureCenter is
located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north
of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted.
For more information on fishing programs, a complete list of IGO
courses and trips, and to register, call 216-341-1704. Information
is also available online at clevelandmetroparks.com.
Learn fishing basics while having fun with Institute of the
Great Outdoors of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your
life naturally.
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