The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and their partners are inviting the public to celebrate Ha’ånen Litekyan (Ritidian Day) on Saturday, March 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge – Ritidian Unit. Community members are invited to participate in activities that celebrate Mes CHamoru and Ritidian’s natural and cultural heritage.

Activities will feature a youth fishing clinic and learning about CHamoru culture and heritage, and environmental stewardship in Guam. The event will take place in and around the Ritidian Nature Center. Visitors should bring water and wear sun protection.

The free youth fishing clinic is open to children ages seven to 17-years-old. Participants in the fishing clinic will practice traditional fishing such as talaya net throwing, rod and reel fishing, making a fishing lure, and learn about sustainable fishing. Registration for the fishing clinic is limited to the first thirty youths that pre-register. Learn how to register at: https://www.fws.gov/event/celebrate-mes-chamoru-guam-national-wildlife-…

Ha’ånen Litekyan is a collaboration with the Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, War in the Pacific National Historical Park, and other community partners.

For more information, contact Marybelle Quinata at marybelle_quinata@fws.gov or (671) 355-5096/483-6084. The Guam National Wildlife Refuge – Ritidian Unit is open Wednesday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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