PROGRAMS

FISH FOR LIFE FISHING CLINIC

“Without water, there is no habitat; without a habitat, there are no fish; without fish, what’s the point of going fishing?”

Let ECO conduct a fishing clinic with your group!


Our goal is to teach children and adults the importance of conservation and to become stewards of the Earth’s habitats through the fun and exciting sport of fishing! You don’t have to be Bill Dance, Mark Sosin, Joan Salvato Wulff, or even Zane Grey to be good at or to enjoy the sport of fishing. You just need some basic skills.


Skill sets of the Fish For Life Fishing Clinic:

  • Ethical Angling

  • Habitat Awareness

  • History of Fishing

  • Introduction to Equipment

  • Casting

  • Knot Tying

  • Cast Netting


The cost for a 2.5-hour, hands-on, interactive Fish For Life Fishing Clinic for 10-30 participants is $300.

You just never know what’s going to be on the other end of your line...

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Add a charter boat excursion to the fishing clinic for a "reel"-life adventure! Prices will vary depending on the charter boat.

SCOUTS

Earn your Fishing Sports Belt Loop and Academic Pin or your Fishing Merit Badge! We provide all the materials to learn basic fishing techniques! We have all the equipment and bait to try and land the big one, but if you like your own combos, bring them! With the activities you will do, you will have the knowledge and confidence to go fishing on your own. (Please note, this activity is called "fishing", not "catching" - there is no guarantee if or what will jump on your line.)

Cost: $35/Scouts (minimum 15, maximum 25 Scouts), 4 hours


Cub Scouts

Fishing Academic Pin and Belt Loop

Fishing is done as a recreational sport, a career, commercially and historically as a life skill. Scouts will review fishing regulations, learn the basics tools of fishing, how to tie various knots, proper way to bait a hook, how to identify fish and their habitats and understand the importance of ethical angling.

Boy Scouts

Fishing Merit Badge

Fishing is done as a recreational sport, a career, commercially and historically as a life skill. Scouts will learn the basics of using different combos, tie various knots, identify baits & lures and understand the importance of ethical angling.


Girl Scouts

You may not have a belt loop, pin or badge to earn, but come out anyway to learn the skills of fishing. It isn’t only a fun sport, but a life skill too! We will cover the same information based on the age group.

CHILDREN OF THE PAST (Programs for Seniors)

The Florida Everglades: A Wetland in Peril

Explore our own National Treasure and understand just how important it really is to us. You’ll experience the smell, the feel and the promise of this threatened World Heritage Site located right in our own backyard. Be prepared to get hands-on in our Everglades ecosystem. A fascinating experience! (2 hours, $175 Broward, $225 Palm Beach & Miami-Dade)


Lore of Gemstones

Who doesn’t love gemstones! The lore and mystery behind each of them is fascinating especially when you have the opportunity to compare both the rough and polished stones. You don't need to visit the actual mines where each of these originated to examine them... but you will surely see them up close and in-person! Bring your own treasure stories to share! (2 hours, $225 Broward, $275 Palm Beach & Miami-Dade)


Sleuthing Fossils

Dinosaurs are not the only fossils we love to discover! Dig into the past with this fascinating exploration of fossils from around the world. Get up close and personal with specimens usually seen in museums. After getting familiar with the specimens, engage in a bit of “discovery” as we search out genuine fossils. You’ll be surprised how exciting it can be! (2 hours, $225 Broward, $275 Palm Beach & Miami-Dade)

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