DNR To Hold Family Fly Tying Clinic At Thorpewood

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THURMONT— The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to offer a Family Fly Tying clinic on SATURDAY, MARCH 5, FROM 9 A.M. TO NOON at ThorpeWood environmental education center located at 12805-A Mink Farm Road in Thurmont.

This beginner fly tying clinic is being offered just in time for a new fishing season! The entire family is encouraged to learn about and enjoy the art of fly tying. The clinic begins with an ecology talk and then moves into how to identify aquatic insects to see what the fish are eating. Finally, participants will learn how to determine the degree of water quality. Hands-on experience will be a part of the clinic and fly tying kits will be provided by DNR so that participants can practice basic skills and tie artificial flies to take home. No prior experience necessary.

Pre-registration is required and the cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information and to register, call ThorpeWood at 301-271-2823.

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov