NANFA-- The 2nd Annual Texas Native Fish Weekend

Denkhaus, Robert (Robert.Denkhaus_at_fortworthgov.org)
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:52:33 -0600

Calling all Texans and other native fish enthusiasts!! John Bonngiavanni has
put together a fantastic event to be held March 28 & 29 in Athens, Texas and
everyone is invited!! See below for some details or visit
http://www.nanfa.org/NANFAregions/tx/txnfw2003/TexasNativeFishweekend.pdf to
view the flyer that advertises the weekend's activites. What's not stated in
the printed information is that John has plans for post-event seining on
Sunday in some neighboring creeks. This event is a unique cooperative effort
of three organizations and features native fish related activities for all
ages so bring the family and spend the weekend.

If you have questions, post it to this list because someone else probably
wants to know the same thing! If you would like to help out in some way,
please contact me off-list. In particular, we are hoping that some NANFAns
can bring a few natives to put on temporary display so that everyone can enjoy
and appreciate them.

Hope to see y'all there!!

Rob Denkhaus
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Master Naturalists and the
North American Native Fishes Association present an opportunity to get to know
some real Texas Natives! Join us March 28 and 29 in East Texas at the Texas
Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens Texas as we explore the world below the
water line of our Texas freshwater streams.
Activities will include:

WEEKEND DISCOVERING REAL TEXAS NATIVES!
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Master Naturalists and the
North American Native Fishes Association present an opportunity to get to know
some real Texas Natives! Join us March 28 and 29 in East Texas at the Texas
Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens Texas as we explore the world below the
water line of our Texas freshwater streams.

Activities will include:
1. Christopher Scharpf, editor of the NANFA American Currents journal, will
discuss the phenomenal diversity of North American native fish species,
behaviors, and conservation challenges.

2. Children will have an opportunity to become certified Junior Anglers.
This program will teach participants the mechanics of fishing, including how
to fish, safe casting, angler ethics, fish behavior, fish biology and anatomy,
and fish management.

3. Tours of the TFFC.

4. Field identification and collecting tips. Learn how to operate a seine,
use a dipnet effectively and identify local native fish species.

5. Comparative anatomy and taxonomy displays. Other displays will include
live specimens in display aquaria.

6. Finally, attendees will have an opportunity to apply what they've learned,
getting their feet wet while going sampling in local lakes and streams.

Registration:
4:00 - 6:00 PM March 28th $15.00 per Adult; $2.50 per Child. Make checks
and money orders to East Texas Master Naturalists.
Texas Master Naturalists may receive 8 hours of advanced training for this
activity.

Accommodations:
Those requiring overnight accommodations may visit <http://www.athenstx.org>
www.athenstx.org for a list of motels, Bed & Breakfasts and RV parks. Those
willing to camp, Purtis Creek State Park has sites available.

Agenda:
Friday Evening
7 Registration: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
7 NANFA Displays - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
7 NANFA/Texas rules/guidelines on collecting / Field ID
7 Guest Speaker - Christopher Scharpf (NANFA) 7:00 - 8:30 pm
7 Camp Out - Purtis Creek (For those Willing)
Saturday Morning
7 Saturday Registration 8:30 - 9:00 am
7 Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Indoor Tour 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Saturday Afternoon 11:00- 5:00 pm
7 Collecting at Purtis Creek and nearby streams
7 Return to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center tour
7 Photographs and study of collections (Close-out)

For the Kids (Saturday)
7 9am-12pm-Junior/ Master Angler Education TFFC/TPWD
7 12pm - 1pm Lunch
7 1-4pm- Activity Stations- Participants visit each station for 25 min.
presentation (6 stations/ 3 hours)

To register send:
Your Name
Phone Number
Email address
Number attending (children and adults)
to:
Margie Ranc
5550 FM 2495
Athens, Texas 75752
Phone (903) 676-2277
Fax (903) 677-2694
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