The Wayne National Forest is planning a fun-filled day at the Lamping Homestead Recreation Area with a Fishing Derby on April 22.

Kids up to 12 accompanied by a parent or guardian are invited to take part in the free fishing derby from 10 a.m. to noon. Prizes for heaviest fish, longest fish and youngest angler will be awarded and a free lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers will be served from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Other activities will include an indoor archery range provided by Broken Timber Outdoor Education Center, knapping, vine weaving, a naturalist booth with wildlife furs and skulls and an appearance by Smokey Bear.

More information about the event is available by calling the Wayne National Forest at 740-373-9055. If possible, participants should bring their own fishing poles, buckets, bait and chairs.

Limited poles and bait will be available for children who do not have their own. All who attend are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, including bringing hats and sunscreen.

About the U.S. Forest Service: The U.S. Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the country’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Its public lands contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year and provide 20 percent of the country’s clean water supply.

For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov.