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What Is the Big MOE ?
(Mass. Outdoor Expo)
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The Big MOE (Massachusetts Outdoor Expo) is an outdoor experience where families can learn to fish, shoot, kayak, rock climb, mountain bike, see and touch wildlife, learn about recreation and conservation opportunities in Massachusetts.
The Big MOE provides an opportunity for youth to participate in nature related arts and crafts, build a bird box, and savor the flavor of wild game and fish!
The Big MOE is free, with no admission or parking fees.
A Brief History:
The Massachusetts Outdoor Expo, fondly referred to as The Big M.O.E., started out with a group of sportsmen and women who wanted to create an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn more about outdoor skills, wildlife and conservation. They approached the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in Sturbridge to host the Mass. Outdoor Expo, due to its central location, facilities and the connections the group had to the club. An annual event was born!
A couple years later, members of the Mass. Outdoor Expo group approached FAWNS, (Facts About Wildlife & Nature Society) a non-profit group founded in 1998 to promote the connection of people to the outdoors. FAWNS was interested in promoting educational experiences focusing on the outdoors. A "natural" connection between the Expo group and FAWNS was obvious. A partnership was formed and FAWNS became the organizing entity supporting the Big MOE.
Now in it's 12th year (2008) the Massachusetts Outdoor Expo is held during National Hunting and Fishing Week, celebrating the outdoors, nature, recreation and conservation.
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| Cleaning Their Catch! |
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| Safe Firearms Handling Station |
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| Wildlife Artists at Nature Craft Station-All Photos Courtesy of MassWildlife |
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FAWNS, PO Box 674 Holden MA 01520
Gary Zima, Ludlow MA 413-589-8900 or 508-389-6300
Ralph Gajewski, Sturbridge MA 508-347-7751
Peter Mirick, West Boylston MA 508-835-2386 |
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