Wild weather delays WPWA nature programs

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association sessions
delayed to March and April

Get into fly fishing by learning to tie flies or build your own rod.

Learn tree identification.

And experience the adventure of geocaching.

Get the details below the break.

Build Your Own Fly Rod Saturday, March 7, 2015 and Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 9 am to noon Take your fly fishing skills up a notch by custom building your own fly rod.  Everything you'll need will be provided during this 2 day class, along with expert instruction and a few good laughs!  All participants will be making a 7.5/5wt. graphite rod.  Space is limited to 4 people.  Registration is for both classes.  This program will be held at the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI, 02832 from 9 am to noon both Saturdays.  Register on-line at www.wpwa.org/events.php. WPWA Member Price: $85.00/person      Non-Member Price: $95.00/person For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

Learn to Tie Flies Every Tuesday in March, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm Enjoy an evening around the WPWA conference table overlooking the Wood River as volunteers from WPWA and the Wood River Fly-tiers teach the art of tying flies. All necessary equipment will be provided, however, if you do have your own vice, it is recommended that you bring it along.  This program will be held at the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI. Novice tiers will learn how to tie a Wooly Bugger, Chernoble Ant and Foam Inchworm. Experienced tiers can look forward to learning a pattern that is a bit more challenging! This program will be offered for 4 sessions in March (3/3, 3/10, 3/17, & 3/24) with a different fly each night.  Take one or as many classes you would like.  Register for each separately on-line at www.wpwa.org/events. WPWA Member Price: $10.00/person      Non-Member Price: $15.00/person For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017 Introduction to Geocaching April 19, 2015 from 1 to 3:30 pm Do you like to go treasure hunting?  Then you will enjoy learning about Geochaching – a modern day outdoor treasurer hunt using a GPS enabled device.  Meet at the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI, for a brief discussion. Then the leaders will take folks out to the Arcadia Management Area to look for some of the many treasures hidden there.  This program is appropriate for anyone; families are especially encouraged.  Bring your Smart phone or GPS unit. Be sure to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor program.  Since we will be spending time in the management area all persons should wear a minimum  200 sq. in. of orange (a hat  or a vest). If you plan to use a GPS device, please go to https://www.geocaching.com and follow the sign up instructions.  If you plan on using a smart phone, go to the app store and select the free Geocaching Intro App by Groundspeak Inc. and follow the instructions.  You should also review the rules of the game. This program is free, but pre-registration is required.  Register on-line at www.wpwa.org/events. Donations are appreciated.  For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017 Our Contact Information Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association 203 Arcadia Road Hope Valley, RI 02832 401-539-9017