Fishing Volunteers Needed at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

LIBERTYVILLE, IL -- If you enjoy fishing and want to share your knowledge with children, the Lake County Forest Preserves is looking for volunteers for the summer.

"We are seeking volunteers to assist with our popular summer fishing camps," said Mark Hurley, volunteer coordinator at the Lake County Forest Preserves. The 8-week camps, beginning in June, are held in the mornings at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Campers are eager to learn more about fish, bait, lures and techniques.Hurley said he is looking for volunteers who have a passion for the sport and want to share their experience with children.

Volunteers will be provided training on how the camps are run and what they should be teaching the campers, according to a news release.

"The fishing camps are a tremendous opportunity for volunteers to share their knowledge with young, eager children wanting to learn the skill," Hurley said.

Contact Hurley at 847-968-3324 or mhurley@LCFPD.org for more information.