Home Grown Brook Trout Parr Released into Cocheco River
The hard working Trout-in-the-Classroom teachers and students bide a fond farewell to
the Eastern Brook Trout that they had been raising from eggs since December in their
classroom aquariums. It was a joy to watch the students release the fingerlings into the
river and say goodbye. The parr release was part of the May 15th Cocheco Day festivities
centered at Measured Progress along the banks of the Cocheco River in Dover. It was estimated
that close to two hundred people showed up during the course of the event. In addition to the
Dover students and teachers, the Mayor of Dover, representatives from the many other groups
involved with the Community Trail along the river were there as well as NH F&G Aquatics
Education instructors and biologists. Cub Scout and Brownie Dens to UNH fraternity students
helped with the river cleanup. Several of the Dover Garrison School students spoke to the
crowd about the experience of raising the trout. Great Bay TU is committed to continue to
provide this educational experience.
Cocheco River Kid's Days to Start June 6th
The first Kid's River Day will be held on June 6th along the banks of the Cocheco River
in Dover. Approximately 15 Dover High School students will spend a day on the river with GBTU
volunteers and Let's Go Fishing instructors to learn about stream ecology and the gently art
of fishing. This ongoing program will introduce students to the natural world around them as
well as showing them ways to enjoy and recreate in it. Hopefully, some of these students will
want to go on to the TU Youth Conservation Camp to learn even more.
2010-2011 Season
Meeting & Event Schedule
All of the programs listed below will take place at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road,
Portsmouth, NH, (directions) and begin at 6:30PM, unless otherwise indicated.
October 2, 2010 Amy's Treat River Day
This first time event is being done in collaboration with local
nonprofit, Amy's Treat, which works to provide enjoyable
recreational activities for people undergoing treatment for or
having survived cancer. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity. Contact Wendy Nixon if interested in volunteering.
October 4, 2010 Trout Bugs
Renowned author and educator, Thomas Ames, Jr., will present
some of his work and knowledge on aquatic insects. Mr. Ames is
the author of Hatch Guide for New England Streams and many
other books & magazine articles on the subject. Mr. Ames will
discuss "Matching the Hatch in the 21st Century."
October 16, 2010 Casting for Recovery
(9AM-4PM, Meet at Measured Progress Parking Lot)
A day of sharing the enjoyment of fishing the Cocheco River with
women recovering from breast cancer. Contact Wendy Nixon if
you are interested in volunteering.
November 1, 2010 Movie Night
We will present the film "Good Life" featuring some local and
national fly fishing talents. Come live the dream of the fly
fishing life; at least for an evening! Bring plenty of popcorn!
December 6, 2010 Effects of Climate Change in NH
NH Fish & Game Commissioner, Eric Orff, will discuss the effects
of climate change in our home state. Eric was a biologist with NH
Fish & Game for 30 years, and works with the National Wildlife
Federation. He is well versed on the subject. Some of the effects
already taking place may surprise you.