Cast & Dig: 4th Annual Fly Fishing & Habitat Restoration Event
Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area, Renton
Saturday, July 13 ~ 9:00am-2:00pm
Join Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and King County Parks for a
riparian restoration project on the Cedar River, followed by FREE fly
fishing workshops for all skill levels, guest speakers, and a delicious
lunch! Volunteers will improve habitat by removing invasive plants and
moving weed suppression fabric. Enjoy sustainably-sourced smoked salmon,
and BBQ fare (including vegetarian
options), then learn from local specialists who will be providing
casting and tying demonstrations, one-on-one lessons for all
skill-levels, and an aquatic insect identification lab. We'll also have
casting games and raffle prizes! The art and sport of fly fishing
requires passion and knowledge of river ecology as well as pro-active
conservation. Don't miss this event!
Details:
For this project, we will provide:
- All necessary tools and gloves
- A morning orientation about the site and trainings to
complete the project
- Educational talks and activities
- Lunch
What to bring:
- Wear clothes to get dirty and boots or sturdy shoes
- We will have tools and gloves for your use, but feel free to
bring your own
- Please bring your refillable water bottle
Schedule:
- 9:00am-12:00pm: Habitat restoration
- 12:00-12:30pm: Lunch
- 12:30-1:00pm: Keynote presentations
- 1:00-2:00pm: Fly fishing demos, educational talks, more!
Directions:
Please use the following link to get directions from your starting location: Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=205026723170870081720.0004cc4a801feb408e2fd&msa=0
Parking is limited, please carpool when possible.
From I-405 North:
- Take exit 4 and merge onto WA-169/Maple Valley Hwy (4.7 mi)
- Turn left onto SE 174th Ave
- Park is to the left, please follow signs for parking area
From I-405 South:
- Take exit 4 for WA-900 W towards WA-169 S and merge onto Sunset Blvd N (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto WA-169 S (4.4 mi)
- Turn left onto SE 174th Ave
- Park is to the left, please follow signs for parking area
From Maple Valley:
- Take WA-169 N toward Renton
- Turn right onto SE 174th Ave
- Park is to the left, please follow signs for parking area
Event Contact:
Amy Kaeser
Email: amy@cedarriver.org
Office: (206) 297-8141
Day of phone: (206) 612-8273
Thanks to REI, Forterra, Emerald Water Anglers, Northwest Fly Anglers,
the Avid Angler, Loki Fish Co., Top Banana Produce, Trader Joe's, Tall
Grass Bakery, Starbucks, Jerry Bronson, and many more!
