Take Kids Fishing Day is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center and Botanical Gardens, 1170 Metcalfe Lane.
One of the most popular events at Jeffers Bend, the day typical attracts hundreds of children and family members to fish along Little River and at the environmental center’s lake. This year marks the 24th fishing day.
Fishing is open to guests ages 3 to 15. Participants are encouraged to bring fishing gear, towels, life preservers and chairs. The fee on Saturday is $3 per child and adult. There is no charge for military and first-responder families.
Lunch — a hotdog, chips and bottled water — will be served. In addition to fishing, activities will include a water slide, a water obstacle course and fixing broken water lines.
More information is available by calling 270-885-5600.
