Monday, June 18, 2012

"People don’t even realize it’s there"


Cusack remembers not long ago looking out at the 11-acre pond behind the club’s Florence Street headquarters and seeing it packed with children kayaking, fishing or swimming during annual public events. 
“The pond would be filled with boats, just packed with people,” he said. 
Now, he said, he’s more likely to see still water and an empty beach. 
“It is the lack of interest in the outdoors,” Cusack said. “It’s about getting out there and seeing what there is. You can look down, see the pond, and see how beautiful it is. Get out there and get interested. Turn your phone off, sit there, relax, and listen to the birds.”

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1222856789/Franklin-club-president-Kids-losing-touch-with-nature#ixzz1y8Y9IX9f

The Franklin Rod and Gun Club website is http://franklinrodandgun.org/


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