At Juniper Communities, we believe in encouraging an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit. One of the ways we do that is by taking time to connect to nature and the environment. Recently, residents at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring Memory Care had an up-close and personal experience with some of the tiniest creatures in nature – freshwater macroinvertebrates! These critters may be small, but they play a gigantic role within the sport of fly fishing. Our friend, retired Penn State professor, avid fly fisherman, and entomologist, Greg Hoover, was on site for yet another informative and interactive presentation on various macroinvertebrates.
Everyone had an opportunity to feed their curiosity by experiencing the Caddisfly, Mayfly and Stonefly nymphs live and in person! In addition, Mr. Hoover enhanced the program with DVD footage of the creatures in action in their natural environments. He also compared dry fly imitations to their live counterparts to judge how each mimicked the real deal. As the discussion came to a close, it was noted that whether one is a novice fisherman or a veteran, staying connected to macro-invertebrates in all stages of life increases the chances of reeling in a record-breaking fish.
Afterwards, residents and guests enjoyed a social hour with sweet bug-themed treats and refreshments. Time truly does “fly” when you are having fun.
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