Elementary students join annual trout release
The release is part of the Trout in the Classroom program, where students raise their fish from egg to release. Along with the release, the students host various stations on biology, water conservation, and stewardship.
Manitou Parks and Recreation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pikes Peak Trout Unlimited, and even the City of Colorado Springs take part in offering education opportunities.
'Seeing them every day, taking care of them. To see them swim away is a bit challenging, but it's also really cool, and the kids are excited to see that, and seeing the smile on their face, and just even getting to hold the trout in your hands in a little cup, and seeing it swim around is a pretty cool experience,' said 6th Grade Teacher Miles Groth.
This year, Ute Pass Elementary students released around 102 trout into Fountain Creek, according to the school.
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