Anoka County Pheasants Forever Chapter Announces 13th Annual Youth Education and Fun Day
OutdoorHub 08.31.11
Anoka, Minnesota — The number 13 doesn’t have to be as ominous as it has always been labeled to be. In fact, the Anoka County chapter of Pheasants Forever is inviting kids of all ages to participate in a fun event by attending the 13th Annual Youth Education and Fun Day. The event, held at the Beaverbrook Tri-County Sportsman’s Club in Cedar MN, just north of Ham Lake, will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday September 10. Doors open at 10:00 but since the activities are set up on a station to station format, kids can drop into activities anytime during those five hours with no formal starting time.
The Youth Education and Fun Day gives kids the opportunity to get outdoors and participate in activities that they may not normally get a chance to do. This includes trap shooting, firearm safety, archery, casting, pellet gun, game tracking, and dog training demos. Also partnering with Anoka County Pheasants Forever is the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service whose assortment of fur pelts and “Ducks on a Stick” exhibit gives kids a hands-on experience in wildlife identification.
Another hugely popular attraction is presented by the Minnesota Raptor Center. This demonstration will introduce kids to 3-4 raptors, including at least one eagle and one owl.
John Newpower, Anoka County PF chapter president states, “We are going into our 13th year with just as much excitement and enthusiasm as we did our first year. We see so many returning faces every year, and it is also exciting to see such a large group of new attendees each year. At the end of the day, we walk away from this feeling good about our contribution and the opportunity to educate kids about the outdoors in a safe and different environment than the one they live in day to day indoors. The kids thank us and their parents thank us.”
This event is free and also offers a free lunch to kids and adults. Adults are also admitted free when accompanying a child. All hands-on firearm courses are conducted by FAS certified instructors. Kids of all ages will be given the opportunity to shoot and a FAS certificate is not required. Eye and ear protection is provided, but kids may also bring their own if they choose. All firearms will be provided and kids are asked not to bring their own.
From the Twin Cities, take Hwy. 65 north to Klondike Dr. (first right after Viking Blvd.). Turn right on Klondike Drive and go approximately 1 mile to Palisade. Turn left (north) on Palisade. Beaverbrook’s main gate is approximately 3/10 a mile.
For more information, or to make a donation, contact John Newpower at 651-983-5904 or jwnewps@gmail.com.
