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Outdoors Mariner Sands Charity alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, early entry into the criminal

Week Awards Equine justice system, and domestic violence. The transformational
impact for children who participate in nontraditional
By Jim Weix Therapy Grant To Hibiscus approaches to mental health care such as equine therapy and
It is time to start thinking music therapy are truly amazing.
about hunting season. Being Children’s Center Kristi Huddleston is the founder/president of Harmony
a Wisconsin native, I must Hope Stables and works with a terrific team who help the
admit that I find it strange to Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce it children learn about horses while building self-esteem and
think about hunting, while has received a generous $25,000 grant from Mariner Sands confidence and learn how to self-regulate and learn life skills,
still watching the weather Charity Week for Equine and Music Therapy. Mariner Sands such as how both horses and children benefit from a calm,
for hurricanes. However, Charity Week is the giving spirit of the Mariner Sands composed and relaxed atmosphere. When a child is learning
I’ll take that situation over Community, which has been generously supporting Hibiscus how to properly walk a 1,200-pound horse, it definitely
sub-zero blizzards. since 2008. Jack Flanagan, president of Mariner Sands builds confidence! The Hibiscus children participating in this
One thing that is nice is Charity and Interim Grants Committee chair, shared, “We are special program have expressed it best, “I like how it is quiet
that you don’t have to wait thrilled to be a part of an innovative program to reach kids and peaceful to deal with the horses”; “Sometimes my mind
for a season to hunt rabbits, wild hogs, raccoons, coyotes, in a positive way and be instrumental in making it happen. is full of negative thoughts and being with the horses helps
opossum, skunk, beaver or nutrias. They are legal to harvest It’s rare to be in on such a novel and exciting program and my mind be quiet”; “I like being with the horses because they
all year, with a daily bag limit of 12-only on rabbits. make a difference for children.” don’t judge me”; and “If I am sad when I go see the horses,
The deer archery season for our zone is open Sept. 18 and Therapeutic and healing services can be provided in I feel happy when I see them.”
runs through Oct. 17. The crossbow season also starts Sept. 18 many forms. Mental health counseling is a main component Hibiscus Children’s Center is deeply grateful to Mariner
and runs through Oct. 22. The muzzle-loading season starts of the intervention services provided at the Tilton Family Sands Charity Week for their ongoing support of the children in
Oct. 23 and runs through Nov. 5. The general gun season is Children’s Center in Jensen Beach. Equine and music therapy our care and this wonderful grant that will enhance the children’s
from Nov. 6 and runs through Jan. 23. There is also a youth is a new, innovative therapeutic approach that will bring mental health and overall well-being. For more information
deer hunt weekend Oct. 30 and 31. transformational healing for children and reach them in a about Hibiscus Children’s Center and how you can get involved
Turkey is open to archery from Sept. 18 to Oct. 17 and way traditional therapies cannot. to help children, please visit us at hibiscuschildrenscenter.org
crossbow from Sept. 18 to Oct. 22. Gun season runs Nov. The abused, abandoned and neglected children living or contact Michelle King, CDO, at (561) 452-5791.
6 through Jan. 2. at the Tilton Center and children who are
I suggest going to https://myfwc.com/ for a complete list, referred through Hibiscus’ Community
including dove, waterfowl, and other migratory birds. Mental Health Program in Martin County
Unfortunately Florida still hasn’t figured how to have participate in the Harmony and Horses
a black bear hunt. The one stab they made at it was a total Program with Harmony Hope Stables
disaster. I find this somewhat comical because Wisconsin in Palm City. This unique partnership is
has had successful bear hunts for decades. It would an expansion and welcomed addition to
seem that somebody from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Hibiscus Children’s Center’s current mental
Conservation Commission would simply pick up a phone, health program for children.
call the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and The devastating effects of child abuse
ask how it is done. go far beyond its immediate physical and
The one thing that I have discovered in Florida is that it emotional impact on the child. The impact
is hard to find places to hunt on private land, at least on the permeates throughout the child’s entire life
Treasure Coast. In Wisconsin it was not hard to find a farmer cycle. Abused children show higher rates
that would let you hunt on their land. Here it seems that you of school delinquency and failure, drug and
either have to lease hunting rights or join a hunt club.
Fortunately Florida does have plenty of public land to
hunt on. Go to https://myfwc.com/recreation/wmas/ and
you will find thousands of acres to hunt on right here on
the Treasure Coast. Aligned
Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler, with
conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer.
Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
Hall of Fame for his work in helping restore thousands of Home • Auto • Boat • RV • Life
acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The Keyes Flood • Business • Commercial
Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by email:
jimweix@jimweix.com.

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