Virtual Youth Fish and Wildlife Club

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Calling all inquisitive explorers, young anglers, brilliant biologists, future fish nerds, and generally nature-curious kiddos! We provide a friendly, online space for kids to ask questions, talk to fish and wildlife professionals/learn about careers, tap into curiosity and wonder, foster appreciation for nature and culture, and gain knowledge about outdoor preparedness. Each week brings familiar faces and new guests and topics. 

Similar to our urban fishing program, we realize that confidence and competence in the outdoors requires time and supportive relationships. This club's origins began as a virtual alternative to in-person programming when COVID-19 hit in 2020. We wanted to bridge the time apart and stay connected. We see value in face-to-face time with kids who want to learn, whether it's online or in person. To that end, we host open public Zooms every Wednesday featuring guests and fish and wildlife-related topics. Programming is geared towards youth ages 8-12 but all are welcome, including younger kiddos and curious adults. Virtual ASL Interpretation is available, and we hope to see you there!

How/When to Connect

Open https://www.zoomgov.com/join in a new window (make sure you're on Zoomgov, not regular Zoom). Then enter Meeting ID: 160 014 4500 Passcode: vYFWC2024! 

Wednesdays at 8:30PM EST / 7:30PM Central / 6:30PM Mountain / 5:30PM Pacific / 4:30PM Alaska / 3:30PM Hawaii

Spring Session 2025 Topics

January 29 – Attracting Backyard Birds + DIY toilet paper roll bird feeder activity. Our guest is Callie Gesmundo! Recommended supplies: a clean toilet paper (paper towel) roll, peanut butter or some similar alternative, birdseed, string, scissors, bamboo skewer, and a butter knife!

Additional Material:

February 5 – Amazing Amphibians!

February 12 – Fish & Wildlife Valentine. Recommended supplies: colored paper, scissors, and colored pencils, crayons or markers!

February 19 – Wildlife Art

February 26 – Wild Card!

March 5 – Volcanoes! + DIY eruption activity. Recommended supplies: an empty pop bottle or plastic cup, vinegar, dish soap, water, red food coloring. We recommend setting up by a sink or having a large Rubbermaid-type container to contain the "eruption" :)

March 12 – Fish Form & Function

March 19 – Migration Magic

March 26  –Cultural Connections 

April 2 - Baby Birds

April 9 – Dragons & Damsels Take Flight

April 16 - Curious Camo

April 23 - Pollinators

April 30 - Preventing Bird/Window Strikes

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Winter/Spring 2025 - Virtual Youth Fish & Wildlife Club Flyer

Flyer for the winter/spring 2025 season of the Virtual Youth Fish and Wildlife Club (YFWC). YFWC aims to tap into youth curiosity and wonder, foster appreciation for nature and culture, engage young people informally with science, and teach proficiency in outdoor skills. YFWC is geared towards...

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