Forest Preserve District of Kane County will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an exhibit chronicling the sport and art of fly-fishing.
“Time Flies: A Centennial Celebration” exhibit will be offered through June 8, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. It traces the evolution of fly-fishing during the formative years of the Forest Preserve District. Features include a customized collection of historical fly fishing rods, reels, flies, artwork, and videos curated by the American Museum of Fly Fishing.
The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Visit hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m..
Additionally, the Forest Preserve District is offering programs that connect visitors to the history and ecological significance of fly-fishing in the Fox River area. Included are hands-on workshops, creek explorations, watershed exploration and conservation. Watershed Ecology programs include Beginner Fly-Tying Workshops led by instructors from Oak Brook Trout Unlimited. Materials and equipment will be provided. Open to ages 16 and above are welcome. Free registration required. Dates are Thursday, April 17; Thursday, April 24; Thursday, May 1; and Thursday, May 22. Events will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m..
For more information, call 630-232-5980 or visit forestpreserve@kaneforest.com.
—Al Benson