Las Vegas, Nevada Project
Project Lead Mentor: Kris Ludwiszewski
Project location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Year project founded: 2021
Mentors on this team: 10
Children mentored to date: 8
Children to be mentored in 2023: 6
Local foster care partners: Currently searching for local foster care connections and programs.
Local companies that support this project: Currently searching for local partners and community support.
Read more about our 2023 season here!
Apply to Mentor Here!
For more questions about this project, contact Kris Ludwiszewski: krludwis2@gmail.com

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TMP Missoula Kicks Off for 2023!!!
Check out this great video from our Missoula Mentor, TK Archibald! This project is on it's 4th year, serving in Missoula! It takes a village to make these projects happen--we are so grateful for our donors, foster care partners, mentors, and especially our Lead...
I’m bringing The Mayfly Project to Nevada because I would like to help the sport of fly fishing grow in my community, and teach the next generation about fly fishing! Fly fishing is not only good for kids in foster care to experience, but they will learn how they can make an impact on their local waters and community.
Project Mentors

MICHELLE LOPEZ, MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
A San Diego native, Michelle is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara, where she received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science and Education. During college, Michelle spent her time making the community eco-friendlier and fighting food insecurity. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and appreciating the sunshine. Michelle is excited to not only be a Mayfly Project mentor, but to show the importance of being outdoors and appreciating the environment!

JEFF KING, MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
I was born and raised in Southern California, and I moved to southern Nevada over 2 decades ago. I was a chef on the Vegas strip for over 10 years. Through the influence of my Finnish uncle, I learned how to fly fish in our local ponds, Lake Mojave and Lake Mead. I am proud to be a mentor for The Mayfly Project, I really try to be of service in our community. If we all did one kind deed a day, we would change the world to a better place in no time.
News & Events
Salt Lake City, Utah Project News!
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Children in foster care are getting the chance to learn a new hobby: fly fishing. It's part of a free program that pairs a child with a safe mentor who also teaches them life skills. "I'm hoping these kids can just step out of their normal...
Clabough Foundation Support, Bend, Oregon!
The Bend Mayfly Project is excited to be the recipient of the Clabough Foundation grant! The Clabough Foundation emphasizes environmental stewardship, education activities, arts and culture, social services, and community based programs that create a positive change...
First Annual, Kings River Smallmouth Shootout!
What's better than a fly fishing tournament to support TMP in Fayetteville?! What: First Annual Kings River Smallmouth Shootout, sponsored by Mclellan’s! Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time: TBD, around 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Kings River Outfitters in Eureka...
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