Take Me Fishing! A day for the whole family

Two great outdoors events for you – one coming up next weekend – and one this weekend.

It’s the 3rd annual Take Me Fishing Day coming up on Sunday, August 28th from 11am to 3pm at the Blackstone River State Park at 1075 Lower River Road in Lincoln.

This is a day for the entire family to learn how to fish.

Staff from Rhode Island Fish and Wildlife will be offering lessons on how to bait and cast a fishing pole. All supplies, including bait and fishing poles, are FREE. There will also be an opportunity to earn a Junior Ranger Angler badge.

The event is part of the Sunday Fundays program of free, family-friendly activities held at locations across the Blackstone Valley.

The events – are drop-in and always free – with no special equipment required. However, staff advise use of sunscreen and bug spray and to wear comfortable footwear and bring drinking water. Strollers are welcome. Restroom facilities are limited at many of the sites.

And – this weekend – it’s the Sunflower Fest!

Peak season is celebrating in style – starts August 20th at the Butterfly Farm, 679 Great Road in Lincoln

For more info on the sunflower event, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/2096296600539251