A Century of Hatcheries Catch Trout in the Classroom

For over a hundred years Idaho has raised trout for anglers. Now, teachers are learning how to raise trout in the classroom. Idaho Fish and Game will be offering "Trout in the Classroom" a workshop designed for educators to learn about raising fish in a classroom aquarium with their students...and the Century of Hatcheries exhibit at the Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello will be the venue.

In 1907 the first state-owned hatchery opened its doors at Hay Spur in central Idaho to produce trout for nearby waters triggering a rich history of producing fish for anglers all over the state. The diplay features a wealth of history; artifacts, documents, photos and memoirs.

To register for WILD About Trout in the Classroom, please contact the Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 232-4703 or register for the Pocatello class on the Project WILD web page. The workshop will run from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday, February 1st, and will continue from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 2nd.