Families United with Nature

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Families United with Nature — FUN

Families United with Nature (FUN) is a skills development program designed to help families feel comfortable in nature, while enjoying recreational activities together. Classes are taught on a variety of outdoor pastimes—all at a beginner’s level, with equipment provided, and with expert instructors.

The next FUN event will be held at Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park (formerly known as Lewis Lake Provincial Park) on Saturday, May 23. This day-long event includes two half-day, hands-on classes: Family Camping & Let’s Go Fishing!

Family Camping

Join our instructors for a half-day, hands-on session covering the basics of camping equipment and use, including tents and shelters, stoves, sleeping bags, mattresses and other gear. We will look at campsite selection in both established and pristine camping locations, seasonal considerations, and where to camp in Nova Scotia. We’ll also explore other tips and tricks to make life outside comfortable and FUN.

Let’s Go Fishing!

Join instructors from Inland Fisheries’ Learn to Fish program for a half-day of family fun. We’ll learn about the fish living in our province’s waterways and explore tackle and techniques to make family angling fun and rewarding. Then we’ll try our hand at fishing on-site—no licence required.

Cost is minimal: $5 per person to a maximum of $20 per family. A free lunch for participants is being offered. May 16 is our registration deadline, and please note class sizes are limited. Participants must be seven years of age as of May 1, 2009.

For registration or more information contact Darlene Caldwell at [phone] or email [e-mail]


FUN partners include: Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture; Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources; Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection; Becoming an Outdoors Woman Nova Scotia; The Trail Shop.