Jamestown, KY – Join Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and Russell County Community Health Coalition on Saturday June 18, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST for Longest Day of Play. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend this FREE event. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. CST. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.

This fun-filled day of environmental education activities, games, and prizes celebrates the longest day of the year and encourages everyone to get outside! There will be a variety of interactive booths set up by our community partners in front of the Visitor Center for participants to visit throughout the day. Children are encouraged to bring fishing poles and tackle for rainbow trout fishing at Hatchery Creek! Bring your bikes for a guided ride along the Cumberland River. Please wear sturdy and comfortable shoes, as we will be playing active games throughout the day. We will be making crafts, playing games and learning about the environment and we will have animal encounters throughout the day.

Longest Day of Play events have been held in Russell County for the past several years. It centers on the summer solstice – the day that has the most daylight hours each year, or "longest day". Our goal is to celebrate nature and promote physical activity among our youth.

Prize drawings will be held at the end of the day for children who participate in activities throughout the event. There will be lots of great prizes!!

This year's event is possible with the help of our generous community partners: Russell County Cooperative Extension Service, Cumberland Family Medical Center Healthy Kids Clinic, Russell County Library, Lake Cumberland Beekeepers Association, Hospice of Lake Cumberland, US Army Corps of Engineers, 21st Century Community Learning Center, Passport Health Plan.

Wolf Creek NFH is committed to increasing opportunities for Kentucky youth to spend time outdoors. All participants 16 and older who plan of fishing must possess a valid KY Fishing License and Trout Stamp. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must be present to win prizes.

Wolf Creek NFH improves scientific literacy through nationally recognized formal and non-formal science and conservation education programs. For more information on other programs for youth through Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, please contact: Moria Painter, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist, at 270-343-3797 or via email: moria_painter@fws.gov

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