The nonprofit St. Johns CARES/Kids will host a free family seining event at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Guana Lake in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Adults and children alike are invited to participate in the seining – pronounced “SAYN-ing” – a fishing technique that involves dragging a long net through the water to catch fish, shrimp and other aquatic life. The educational event will use kid-friendly sized nets, and the catch – which could include minnows, crabs, shrimp and more – will be released back into the lake after kids have a chance to view and learn about the creatures.
Following the seining, participants are invited to participate in an Earth Day hike and trail cleanup. Equipment and education guides will be provided.
Those who wish to participate in the seining and hike should meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Education Center at 505 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach. To reserve a spot, visit www.stjohnscares.org.
