09-15-2007, 01:10 AM
Children go hand in hand with dogs, bikes, fishing and other outdoor fun, and the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo has it all.
The third annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, slated for Sept. 28-30, will be the biggest and best Expo yet, with activities for the whole family.<br />
During the Expo, people from all over the state will converge on the grounds of the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, for three days of outdoor recreation and education. Opportunities such as shotgun shooting, archery, ATV rides, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife watching, music, seminars and booths related to hunting, wildlife management, sporting dog training, camping, and just about anything related to enjoying the outdoors in Oklahoma will be available for all visitors.<br />
"Wildlife Department staff and other volunteers are making final preparations, and the excitement level is really starting to build," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department and one of hundreds of volunteers working on the event. "There's really nothing else like it in the state. The Expo arena and grounds have got to be like Heaven on Earth to any school-age boy or girl. There's just so much to see and do. I have no doubt your family will go home from the Expo a little tired, a little smarter and a little closer after sharing a day of activities together."<br />
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host this huge event. The Expo is designed to promote and perpetuate appreciation of Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. The Expo isn't just for kids, though.<br />
"The Expo will be entertaining and educational for all who attend, whether you're a seasoned sportsman or new to it all," Holmes said. "Some people will even go home with a prize, like a boat, ATV, trips and more thanks to our sponsors."<br />
To learn about Expo prizes and to stay up on all the latest Expo news, log on to wildlifedepartment.com and pre-register for the event.<br />
Expo hours will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is no charge for admission or parking
The third annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, slated for Sept. 28-30, will be the biggest and best Expo yet, with activities for the whole family.<br />
During the Expo, people from all over the state will converge on the grounds of the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, for three days of outdoor recreation and education. Opportunities such as shotgun shooting, archery, ATV rides, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife watching, music, seminars and booths related to hunting, wildlife management, sporting dog training, camping, and just about anything related to enjoying the outdoors in Oklahoma will be available for all visitors.<br />
"Wildlife Department staff and other volunteers are making final preparations, and the excitement level is really starting to build," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department and one of hundreds of volunteers working on the event. "There's really nothing else like it in the state. The Expo arena and grounds have got to be like Heaven on Earth to any school-age boy or girl. There's just so much to see and do. I have no doubt your family will go home from the Expo a little tired, a little smarter and a little closer after sharing a day of activities together."<br />
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host this huge event. The Expo is designed to promote and perpetuate appreciation of Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. The Expo isn't just for kids, though.<br />
"The Expo will be entertaining and educational for all who attend, whether you're a seasoned sportsman or new to it all," Holmes said. "Some people will even go home with a prize, like a boat, ATV, trips and more thanks to our sponsors."<br />
To learn about Expo prizes and to stay up on all the latest Expo news, log on to wildlifedepartment.com and pre-register for the event.<br />
Expo hours will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is no charge for admission or parking