"Hooked on Fishing" Class

Local fishing enthusiast Dick Peach will present “Hooked on Fishing,” a beginner’s guide to fishing the ‘burbs from Noon until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. The program and demonstrations will equip novices of all ages with basic knowledge about what to purchase, how to set up equipment and tie a proper knot, as well as tips to better bait, hook, and catch species on local waters in the Chicago suburban area. Peach also is a staff writer for the Evanston RoundTable, focusing on fishing topics.

“Hooked on Fishing” will be held at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. No fee will be charged, but donations to the Evanston Environmental Association will be accepted.

The Ecology Center also manages the free “Access to Fishing” program for children age 5 to 15 years of age. That program is held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays from May through September at Lovelace Park, Gross Point Road at Thayer St. The State of Illinois’ Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sponsors Access to Fishing.

For more information about either program, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256.