This blended course will acquaint participants with the Fish Iowa! Basic Spincasting teaching module and other resources to teach fishing in ka variety of settings. Participants will learn fishing basics including fish identification, fishing locations, casting techniques, and cleaning and cooking fish, and experience lake/pond fishing. They also will be introduced to a variety of Aquatic WILD activities to extend the module.

Register for all courses through the AEALearning website: https://aealearning.truenorthlogic.com/. One teacher recertification or graduate credit is available for each course. They also are offered as “participant only” for other educators.

Email edinfo@dnr.iowa.gov for more information, or with questions about any professional development offerings.

Western Iowa: June 14, 2023 (online pre-work due June 13), Browns Lake – Bigelow Park, Salix