CPW announces outdoor education event in Palisade on April 26
Rachael GonzalesNorthwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]
Twitter: @CPW_NW Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces outdoor education event in Palisade on April 26
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold a family Cast, Blast, and Wildlife Viewing event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverbend Park in Palisade on Sat., April 26.
This free event is for families and individuals who want to learn outdoor skills such as fishing, shooting, safe wildlife viewing, and more.
“This is a great opportunity for kids and families to try out new outdoor activities and get some hands-on instruction, all while enjoying time outside,” said District Wildlife Manager Christina French.
No previous experience or equipment is needed. CPW staff and volunteers will be at the event to help those new to using outdoor equipment.
Participants are encouraged to bring their fishing equipment; however, CPW will have fishing poles and tackle available. Do not bring any firearms as they will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a fishing license to participate in the fishing events.
In addition to learning new outdoor skills, attendees will have an opportunity to interact with threatened and endangered native fish in the Colorado River at the touch-a-fish truck. CPW staff will have razorback suckers, one of the endangered native fish in the Colorado River, for attendees to see, touch, and even kiss if they wish.
Event details:
Date: Sat., April 26
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Riverbend Park in Palisade
This event, formally known as Outdoor Heritage Day, was created to encourage participation in outdoor activities, especially among the younger generations. CPW is grateful for our partnership with the Town of Palisade and the opportunity to host this great family event at Riverbend Park.
For questions, contact the Grand Junction Area office at 970-255-6100.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.
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