Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council

Corporate Service Center, #4 Ginger Creek Parkway, Glen Carbon, IL 62034

(618) 692-0692  -  (800) 345-6858  -  Fax: (618) 692-0685

Regional Service Center, 1207 Network Blvd., Suite 3C, Effingham, IL 62401

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Summer 2008 Notes to Leaders

Fishing Fair 
Check out Illinois Free Fishing Days – June 6-9! Several state parks and area organizations put on events to help spread the word that fishing is fun! Here is one example:

 

Saturday June 7, 2008 • 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. • FREE EVENT!

 

TWO RIVERS FAMILY FISHING FAIR at Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, Illinois:

The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair offers fun and education for the entire family. Trout pond; bluegill pond; seminars on fishing and water safety; educational activities; gifts and prizes for everyone and lots more! Featuring Camo the Clown, a 5,000 gallon aquarium, Pro Bass Angler Chad Morgenthaler, and

93.7 The Bull radio station. Also, come see Fredbird from Noon - 1:00 P.M.

 

For more information, you may contact Pere Marquette State Park at 618-786-3323 ext. 1, or check out their website at www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R4/Peremarq.htm  Sponsored by Illinois Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

 

Check out the IDNR website for more opportunities, or call the state park nearest you to see if they are doing a free fishing event.

 

This page last edited on Thursday May 15, 2008. 

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