In partnership with the Friends of Eastern Neck and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge will host their annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Youths 15 and under may participate in this free event. A parent or adult must accompany all participants. Food, drinks, prizes and bait will be provided. Kids are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel but a limited number of rods and reels will also be available for kids to use during the event.
The derby will be held at the Headquarters Pond, located on the road to the Bayview Butterfly Trail on Eastern Neck NWR. For more information, please contact Eastern Neck NWR at 410-639-7056.
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