LOWER SALFORD PA – Kids age 14 and younger, who live within the PA Senate’s 24th District, are invited with their families by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick to do some free fishing April 27 (2024; Saturday) from 9-11 a.m. in Lower Salford’s Bergey Park, 675 Bergeys Mill Rd.
The free “Youth Fishing Derby” event will be held at the park’s scenic stream. Beside the potential thrill of landing a fish or two, it also presents opportunities to learn from experts about Pennsylvania’s diverse wildlife and the importance of environmental conservation.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles and bait. They can compete for prizes, and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Educational materials also will be provided. Advance registration is required and available online, or by calling the senator’s Red Hill office at 215-541-2388.
The district consists of:
- In Berks County, part or all of Amity, Colebrookdale, District, Douglass, Earl, Hereford, Longswamp, Pike, Rockland and Washington townships, and Bally, Bechtelsville, Boyertown and Topton boroughs; and
- In Montgomery County, the district covers all or part of Douglass, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Pottsgrove, Lower Salford, Marlborough, New Hanover, Perkiomen, Skippack, Towamencin, Upper Frederick, Upper Gwynedd, Upper Hanover, Upper Pottsgrove, Upper Salford and West Pottsgrove townships, and Collegeville, East Greenville, Green Lane, North Wales, Pennsburg, Pottstown, Red Hill, Schwenksville and Trappe boroughs.
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