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Showing posts with label Workshops: 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workshops: 2009. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Remember the PLSC Spinners, Flies & Lures Workshop June 20th?

Well, the workshop was a sucess and here are some happy participants holding up their catch...



The Paint Lick Sportsmans Club holds well planned workshops and events throughout the year. Please check back often to view their current schedule and to see what you might be interested in.

Location: Paint Lick Sportsmans Club, 52 Hammock Alley, Paint Lick
Information concerning up-coming workshops and events: 859-619-0334

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Bat Basics

Bat Basics Workshop hosted by Paint Lick Sportsman's Club Wednesday, September 2nd, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Curious about bat biology and conservation? Bats are social animals and often congregate in large numbers. Providing bat boxes offer bats additional roosting areas, or can often help to replace lost or degraded roosting sites. In this workshop, participants will learn basic bat biology, how to protect these native animals and how to construct a bat house for your yard. This workshop is free (bat box kits are $10 per member or $20 per non-member).

Location: Paint Lick Sportsman’s Club, 52 Hammock Alley, Paint Lick
Pre-registration is required. Call the PLSC president at 859-619-0334 to reserve your box(es).

Worm Wonders

Vermicomposting Workshop hosted by Paint Lick Sportsmans's Club Wednesday, August 5th, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to convert organic matter (food scraps and paper) into nature’s finest fertilizer. Find out how worms benefit the environment. During this workshop, vermicomposting is explained from set-up to harvest. This hands-on and fun activity demonstrates how worm harvesting can help to fertilize your plants while cutting down on household waste and conservation of water. Participants will meet the worms, construct their own mini-bin and learn how they can participate in nature’s organic recycling. The activity cost is just $20 for PLSC members or $30 for non-members. This cost includes a mini bin, starter colony of worms, and an owner’s manual. Bring a friend or family member along at no charge.

Location: Paint Lick Sportsman’s Club, 52 Hammock Alley, Paint Lick
Pre-registration is required. Call the PLSC president at 859-619-0334 to pre-register.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Spinners, Flies & Lures

Workshop on Saturday June 20th, 1-4 p.m, at the Paint Lick Sportsman’s Club...

Whether you're new to fishing or need a refresher course on the sport, visit the Paint Lick Sportsman's Club on June 20th. This workshop will help you build the skills you need to be a proficient angler. Workshop will include indoor lessons on flies, rods, knots, and outdoor sessions on handling and casting, and an afternoon of fishing with a guide...

Location: Paint Lick Sportsmans Club, 52 Hammock Alley, Paint Lick
Admission: Free, open to the public.
Parking fee: $0.00
Event Phone: 859-619-0334

For complete event details, go to: http://eeinkentucky.org/net/content/go.aspx?s=83093.0.113.37933&mode=e&p=80453&EmailQueueID=2782

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Feathered Friends Workshop June 3rd

Song birds and raptors...

Kentucky's woodlands and pastures are home to a diversified group of song birds and raptors. Unfortunately, over the last 40 years, many of these species have experienced consistent annual population declines. On Wednesday, June 3 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Paint Lick Sportsman’s Club (52 Hammock Alley, Paint Lick) learn how to implement a backyard stewardship project. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to construct an Eastern bluebird nesting box AND a barn owl nesting box. This workshop is free (nest box kits are $10 per Paint Lick Sportsman’s Club member or $25 for non-members). Pre-registration is required. For information or registration, call 859-925-9012.