Roger's Outdoor Notes

Many of the sportsmen and women out in the community have heard me say we need more youth involved in our outdoor groups. I was shocked by the number of youth attending the Friends of the Branch River Watershed Sunday Dec. 4th at Gill's in Whitelaw. What a wonderful feeling in seeing a group who work so hard with the youth of tomorrow. It was the Winter luncheon and the group put on a great program to get the youth involved in making tree decorations and they also had the kids decorate cookies. The meal was super and the treats after the meal were great. I would like to say thank you to all the members who worked so hard to make this a success. The group just recently joined the Manitowoc County Fish & Game and there is something in the Friends group that the rest of the county groups can learn from. There is so much more to the outdoors today then shooting or hunting. Here is a group that is concerned about the Branch River Watershed, and it covers a long distance in Manitowoc and Brown Counties. That means a lot of man-power, and getting the youth involved is the answer I believe. To join the Friends of the Branch River Watershed group, the cost as a Friend is $20-$99, you choose to spend what you can, a River Protector is $100, Champion is $500 and there is General Donation and a Youth Fund Donation accounts. They get the youth involved in a youth program (12 years old for Summer Camp). You can find them on FACEBOOK or contact Emily Endter at (920) 323-3486 as she is the group's Secretary. Honestly, what a great family Christmas gift. All Dues are tax deductible due to their 501(C) 3 status.  You want to help the environment and be able to see what you have done, join the Friends of the Branch River Watershed now!