The Finger Lakes Trout in the Classroom program is up and running, with more partner schools than even before!
We've been pretty busy, and are just completing the last of 25 classroom aquarium setups right now. (We will be working with about 1500 students and 60+ classes this year... whew!)
Brown trout eggs were collected from DEC's hatchery in Bath, NY, on October 14 & 17th by students from Enfield Elementary and South Seneca Elementary. Over 1500 eggs were then distributed to schools throughout a region spanning from Watkins Glen to Union Springs, and south to Newfield, NY.
Brook trout eggs will be arriving from SUNY Morrisville's hatchery on Wednesday this week for 9 schools. AND, our brown trout have already hatched and are completing the "alevin" (or "sac fry") stage of their life cycles. They are developing right before our eyes, and we will share more about that soon!
We're having a great time visiting classes and meeting everyone, and plan to bring classroom observations, activities and fun to this blog throughout the year!
~Bill, Astrid & Katie
Dryden Middle & High SchoolsGroton Elementary SchoolIthaca School DistrictBelle Sherman ElementaryBeverly J. Martin Elementary
Caroline ElementaryCayuga Heights ElementaryEnfield ElementaryFall Creek ElementaryNortheast ElementarySouth Hill Elementary
Lehman Alternative Community School
Lansing Elementary
Newfield Middle School
South Seneca ElementaryTrumansburg Middle SchoolTST BOCES Smith SchoolUnion Springs Middle School Elizabeth A Clune Montessori School
Special Thanks to All Who Make This Program a Success!
Trout Unlimited, Leon Chandler Chapter Federal Fish & Wildlife Service NYS Dept. of Conservation SUNY Morrisville Fish Hatchery Fantastic Classroom Volunteers Amazing & Creative Teachers!
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