(PLEASE LIST through August 14, 2011) FRESHWATER FISHING

 

PLEASE LIST through August 14, 2011

IMMEDIATE

 

FRESHWATER FISHING

 

 

DATE:                       Sunday, August 14, 2011

 

TIME:                        12:00 p.m.

 

LOCATION:             Prospect Park

Meet at the Audubon Center (East Drive and Lincoln Road)

Public transportation: Take the Q or B Train to Prospect Park station,
or the B-41 bus to Flatbush Ave. and Ocean Ave, or the B-43 bus to Ocean Ave. and Lincoln Rd., or the B-48 bus to Lincoln Rd.

                                    Brooklyn

 

DETAILS:                      Fishing fosters patience and is a great way to connect with and learn about the natural world.  Our fishing programs include discussions with our Rangers about the ethics of fishing and teach participants about the ecology of the city’s waterways. 

 

Families and children ages 8 years and older are welcome to participate in our fishing programs.  Participation in a mandatory safety review is required.  All equipment is provided.  All fishing programs are catch and release, and most fishing programs are first-come, first-served.  FREE!

 

For more information please visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers or call 311 and ask for the Urban Park Rangers.

 

 

 

PRESS CONTACT:             Vickie Karp / Zachary Feder                                                  (212) 360-1311

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