by Joanna | Nov 13, 2025 | Conservation, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors
With mentors casting lines and guiding hands, kids who’ve faced instability and trauma are being introduced to the quiet confidence of trout-streams, knot-tying and conservation. In the process, they’re not just catching fish — they’re discovering their own strength,...
by Emily | Apr 10, 2025 | Events, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors, News & Updates
Brews, the Outdoors, and Big Hearts: How Nocterra Brewing Boosted The Mayfly Project–Columbus Fly fishing met fundraising in one of the most uplifting outdoor partnerships we’ve experienced. This isn’t just a story about raising money—it’s about connection,...
by Kaitlin | May 9, 2024 | Events, Fly Fishing, Mentors, News & Updates
What’s better than a fly fishing tournament to support TMP in Fayetteville?! The Fayetteville Chapter of the Mayfly Project is happy to announce the 2nd annual Kings River Smallmouth Shootout! After a very successful year 1 of the tournament, we are super pumped...
by Kaitlin | Jan 4, 2024 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentors, News & Updates
It was an amazing year for our Denver, Colorado Project! We run a large program, and we served 12 kids over this past summer and fall. We had 9 boys and 3 girls participate this year. Two of our boys participated last year, and one of those two participated for his...
by Kaitlin | Jan 3, 2024 | Fly Fishing, Mentors, News & Updates
A Journey to Joy: Mayfly Project Mentor to Big Sister In the spring of 2022, a dear friend of mine, involved with the Mayfly Project in Bend, Oregon,reached out with a unique opportunity. The offer? To become a mentor, teaching kids in foster carehow to fly fish. I...
by Kaitlin | Nov 28, 2023 | Events, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentors, News & Updates
November 28th, 2023 is Giving Tuesday, an important day for TMP where we work together to raise funds for 2024 Projects! If you cannot donate, please share our fundraisers with your friends and family. It takes a village!!! More Exciting News:We have a donor that will...