FREE Youth Fishing Derby at Shiloh Park, Zion, IL

2600 Emmaus Ave,Zion IL 60099

25 September, 2021

Description

Join us to reconnect with nature and gain experience fishing at this FREE event (scroll down to see flyers in Spanish and English) Enjoy a day of fishing with family, food, and prizes! The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Zion Park District welcomes all ages and skill levels to attend this FREE family-friendly event. During this fun day, prizes will be awarded to youth by age group while everyone enjoys the free food prepared by C&J Gourmet Sandwiches. Fishing poles will be made available to those in need, and ALL youth participants will have an opportunity to win raffle prizes and other giveaways. Attendees can also view a variety of animal hides and pelts at the Illinois Conservation Police's Wildlife Education Trailer. Additionally, the Lake County Health Department will be on-site with free Covid-19 vaccines for those ages12+ years, and thanks to 7-Eleven Franchise Owner Saeed Rahman, free rapid Covid-19 rapid tests, hand sanitizers and masks will be available as well! Registration is required as space is limited. If you have any questions, please click on the "Contact" link below or call IDNR Director of Community Outreach Ted Penesis at 847-608-3108. A special thank you to our event sponsors: Zion Park District, Trotter and Associates, Hitchcock Design Group, C&J Gourmet Sandwiches, Illinois Conservation Foundation, and Openlands. It is the mission of the IL Dept. of Natural Resources "(t)o manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.