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Special Needs Fishing Derby

April 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

| F/Little Turtle Pond

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Adults and children with special needs are invited to cast a line in Little Turtle Pond at the Special Needs Fishing Derby, presented by Wayside Furniture. Trophies will be awarded for the three largest fish caught. This program is free and open to the public. Please bring fishing gear. A limited number of rods and reels will be available for use during the derby, and bait will be supplied. Visitors are encouraged to bring lunch if fishing the entire day.

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Date
April 15
Time
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Venue

Location
2400 Harrington Rd.
Akron, OH 44319 United States + Google Map
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Age Group
Adults, All Ages, Preschool, Seniors, Teens, Youth

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