Durango, Colorado, NFFSP Teacher Training

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

• Location: Durango School District 9R Central Gymnasium at the 9R Admin Building

• Address:  201 East 12^th Street , Durango, CO 81301

• School tel: (970) 247-5411

• Parking: Please park on 12^th Street, or 2^nd and 3^rd Avenue. Please do not park in the 9R Admin parking lot!

• Public Service Announcement from State of Colorado for Immediate Release 3/22/2010: 

  Contact:
  Katie M Cole, Program Manager National Fly Fishing in the Schools Program
  katiemcole@flyfishinginschools.org
  (970) 708-9373 

  Middle and High School Teacher Workshop: Fly Fishing in the Schools 

  April 6^th, 7:30 am -4:00 pm
  Registration fee $50
  Registration deadline April 2, 2010
  Durango 9R Central Admin Gymnasium
  201 E. 12^th Street
  Durango, CO 81301 

  Middle and High School Teachers and Mentors are invited to attend a one-day “Fly Fishing in the Schools” workshop presented by the National Fly Fishing in the Schools Program.

  NFFSP is a nationwide, in-school program, that teaches the positive lifetime activity of flyfishing to students in grades 6-12.  NFFSP teaches students not only how to cast a fly rod in the school gym, but also teaches them about fish, aquatic biology, and  aquatic resources while fostering awareness about the out-of-doors, conservation and stewardship.  

  No previous fly fishing experience is required for teachers to participate in this workshop. Continuing education credit and substitute teacher fees are available from the Colorado Department of Education.  Matching grants are available for equipment kits and optional school fishing field trips. 

  Registration Deadline: April 2^nd, 2010 

  To register online, go to:

  http://www.flyfishinginschools.org/teacher_training_registration_form.htm

  or contact:

  Katie M Cole, Program Manager National Fly Fishing in the Schools Program
  katiemcole@flyfishinginschools.org
  (970) 708-9373

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