Date: 02/11/10
Contact: Chris Vasey
Phone: (775) 688-1622

NDOW SPONSORS CONNECTING CHILDREN WITH WILDLIFE IN VERDI

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is putting on a three-day progressive fly-tying class Feb. 23-25. The class will start with a basic fly and progressively work up to a more advanced fly by the third class. If you always wanted to learn how to make your own flies or learn how to match the hatch this class will teach you the basics. The class is designed for beginning to Intermediate level fly-tiers and is free to all participants. Class is limited to the first 15 persons who register.

When: Tuesday, February 23; Wednesday, February 24; Thursday, February 25. The class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night.

What: We suggest timely attendance at all three classes as each class relies on the previous on due to increasing difficulty.

Where: In Verdi at the Verdi Community Library and Wildlife Education Center 270 Bridge Street. (Building is adjacent to the Verdi Elementary School grounds)

Sign-ups: Pre-registration is required to receive the class outline. For more information call the Department of Wildlife at (775)688-1559.

Ages: Classes are designed for ages 5-11 and families.

Bring: Appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather and a bottle of water.

Cost:Free, there is no charge for attendance.

Contact:Jennifer Cassady (775) 334-3808

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