2010 J.A.K.E.S. Day

14th Annual Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center J.A.K.E.S. Day scheduled for May 15, 2010

Looking for ways for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors this spring?  Come to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Centers J.A.K.E.S. Day Festival on Saturday, May 15, 2010!  This fun-filled event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center's Discovery Area in Mansfield.  Sponsors for the Festival include the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.   

Admission is FREE and includes an array of activities that focus on wildlife, conservation efforts, and outdoor recreational opportunities in Georgia.  Children can try their hands at archery, fishing, shooting sports, and go on a mini-boat ride with a WRD Conservation Ranger. Show your spirit for the outdoors by getting your face decorated with wildlife art!  Presentations scheduled for this event include puppet shows from Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful, retriever demonstrations and live snake and bird of prey programs.  Several exhibitors from wildlife-related organizations also will be on hand to give out information and goodies to those interested in expanding their outdoor horizons.

The first 300 kids will receive a free t-shirt and a free hot dog lunch from the GA Chapter of NWTF (adults can eat for a nominal fee).  For kids under 17 years old, memberships in the NWTFs JAKES club (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, & Sportsmanship) will be available for a small fee.  Door prizes will be given away at the close of the event too!  Be sure to stop by the Visitors' Center to view an indoor planetarium set up by the Charlie Elliott Chapter of the Atlanta Astronomy Club, tour the Charlie Elliott museum and visit the gift shop.  Discounts will be available for several gift gallery items (excludes hunting and fishing licenses and Charlie Elliott books).  Hope to see you there!

Directions: To get to CEWC, take I-20 to Exit 98. Travel south on Highway 11, go through Mansfield, and continue three miles south to the entrance at Marben Farms Road on the left.  Then follow the JAKES Day signs to the Discovery Area.