Charlie Elliot Hosts JAKES Day
Everyone is invited to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s JAKES Day Saturday, May 15.
This fun-filled event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s (CEWC) Discovery Area in Mansfield.
Sponsors for the JAKES Day include the Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Admission is free and includes an array of activities that focus on wildlife, conservation efforts and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Children can try their hands at archery, fishing, shooting sports, and can go on a mini-boat ride with a WRD Conservation Ranger. Presentations scheduled include puppet shows, retriever demonstrations, and live snake and bird of prey programs.
The first 300 kids will receive a free t-shirt and a free hot dog lunch from the Georgia Chapter of NWTF. For kids under 17 years old, memberships in the NWTF’s JAKES club (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, & Sportsmanship) will be available for a small membership fee.
For more information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com and choose the “Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center” link, or call 770-784-3059.