2008 Trout in the Classroom Meeting

January 15, 2008, 4:30PM MK Nature Center

Agenda

1.    Trout in the Classroom Program Overview
-    IDFG Involvement and New Curriculum
-    Volunteer Biologists
-    Tips for success
A.    change ¼ of the tank water a week
B.    50 degrees
C.    water tests - nitrate/ammonia)
-    Real world experiences (what works; what doesn’t?)

2.    Aquarium/system setup/vibert boxes
   Date - Tuesday, January 21st

3.    Trout egg pick up, feed, and release
-     Pick up Date
-    Feed just a pinch
-    IDFG notification (when/where)
 
4.    Contacts and networking opportunities… Roster.

5.    Websites for Trout in the Classroom teachers and students:
-    Google: Trout in the Classroom

-    Trout Unlimited
National site: www.tu.org
Local chapter:  www.tedtruebloodtu.org