Prescott Community Center

Spring bird migration is one of nature’s greatest annual journeys. Billions of migratory birds leave their wintering grounds and travel to their northern home for food and breeding. Some make a brief stop in New England before flying farther north and some raise their young here. We will observe these migrating birds as spring unfolds in the walks. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking as some terrain may be uneven. *IMPORTANT: The locations for the guided walks will be announced one week before each walk matching the migration status. The currently listed locations for each walk are educated guesses but may likely change. You will be notified by our office, the instructor, and website about the location for each walk.** Friday, April 4, 5:00-7:00 PM LOCATION: Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area Parking, Bolton, MA 01740, Google Location: 42.4695880, -71.6551578 Saturday, Apr 12, 8:00-10:00 AM LOCATION: Pine Meadow Pond Conservation Area, 73 Groton-Harvard Rd, Ayer, https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fa1N4PsbLztf8wrcA Saturday, Apr 26, 8:00-10:00 AM LOCATION: Oxbow Middlesex, 85 Walker Rd, Shirley, MA 01464, Google location: 42.560663, -71.616725 Saturday, May 10, 6:30-8:30 PM LOCATION: Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area Parking, Bolton, MA 01740, Google Location: 42.4695880, -71.6551578 Saturday, May 24, 8:00-10:00 AM LOCATION: Heald Street Orchard, Heald Street, Pepperell, MA 01463, Google location: 42°40'15.6"N 71°37'20.3"W

Join this two-part class for beginners to learn the basic Fly Fishing fundamentals and techniques, to foster a lifelong appreciation for nature and angling. Whether you currently spin fish or have never fished, this course is designed to take the mystery out of fly fishing and provide you with the confidence and knowledge to start fly fishing. The first class will be an indoor presentation session to cover all the basics of getting started; including rod and reel selection, flies, show and tell, and some basic entomology with a focus on trout. The second class will be an outdoor session, where you’ll learn the basics of fly casting with some hands-on demonstration and practice. The goal of this program is to get you comfortable and excited about venturing into this popular sport, in hopes of creating a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and wonder. Day 1 - Thursday, April 24, 7:00-9:00 PM - Prescott Classroom Day 2 - Saturday, April 26, 1:00-2:30 PM - Outside/Back Lawn The instructor will provide basic Fly Fishing equipment to participants. Participants may also bring their own rod and reel to the casting session There will be a special drawing at the end of the 2nd class, for a chance to win a box of assorted fishing flies hand picked from the instructor's personal collection! Next Class: Intro to Fly Fishing Part II: On the River where you will get to take what you learned and fly fish on a river! Here is what they are saying about Steve's Intro to Fly Fishing Class: "Excellent class. Very informative. Steve is so passionate about fly fishing that it is infectious. I think everyone in the class can’t wait to get out there and start fishing!" "The instructor, Steve was patient and above all extremely knowledgeable."