FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2009
 

Youth event to be held at Warren County Conservation Association’s Hob Camp Nature Center
NWTF JAKES Outdoor Event to take place on October 17, 2009

 
XENIA, OH – Area youth are invited to a conservation event at Hob Camp Nature Center on October 17th starting at 10:00 a.m. according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Little Miami Longbeards chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Warren County Conservation Association are sponsoring the fun filled day. 

The Division of Wildlife will be providing the air rifle range, archery equipment and also fishing gear. Shooting implements and ammo are provided; participants are not to bring their own guns or ammo. Certified instructors will be on hand to assist youth.  The event is free. Concession will be available. The Hob Camp Nature Center is located at 1815 St.Rt.123, Lebanon, Ohio.

The NWTF’s JAKES program is dedicated to informing, educating and involving North America’s youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources.  Through partnerships with local conservation groups like the Warren County Conservation Association youth ages 17 and younger learn the basic outdoor skills necessary to become successful stewards of the resource.  They also learn to be responsible outdoorsmen and women through fishing, camping, and hunting seminars taught by qualified instructors.

For more information on youth events visit www.wildohio.com .  Information on the NWTF can be found at http://www.nwtf.org/ .