FIELD TRIP TO SPAWNING SITES
MAY 2001

Who will be your guide: David Schmetterling, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Where is the location: Spawning Site to be selected later**
When are field trips:  Can be scheduled any week day during May. (See sign-up schedule)
Time:  Tour from 12:00 AM-1:30 PM
What topics will be covered:

  • Fish Habitat
  • Migration
  • Life cycle of fish
  • Biology of fish
  • Radio telemetry
  • Effects of the dam on fish populations
    • Number of Students: The maximum is 20 for this field trip
    Adult Supervision: Bring 1 adult for every 10 students
    What to bring: Transportation: Each school will arrange their own transportation. The Blackfoot Challenge will reimburse schools for transportation costs.
    Scheduling Questions: email blkfootchallenge@aol.com or call Tina Bernd-Cohen, Executive Director, Blackfoot Challenge 406-442-4002
    Science Questions: email dschmett@bigsky.net David Schmetterling, Fisheries Researcher, FWP

    Spawning Site School Field Trip Sign-Up Schedule MAY 2001 (tentative)
     
    Date  School Location- to be decided
    Tuesday, May 8 Bonner Elementary
    Thursday, May 10 Potomac Elementary
    Tuesday, May 15 Seeley Lake Elementary
    Thursday, May 17 Lincoln Elementary
    Tuesday, May 22 Ovando Elementary
    Thursday, May 24 Helmville Elementary
    Tuesday, May 29 Seeley Elementary
    Thursday, May 31 Potomac Elementary-2nd group


    Sandi Smith Educational Technology Specialist, Helena, MT 59601
    March 1, 2001, revised

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