Submitted by carolsacknoff on Sun, 2014-05-18 19:24 Mountain Empire - 631 Vote Up Down +1 + Eric at Release.jpeg Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Aquatic WILD & Trout in the Classroom Professional Development Workshop Join the VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and Trout Unlimited for a FREE one day workshop designed for Trout in the Classroom Teachers. Location: Chilhowie Middle School 1160 East Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA Hosted by Mt. Empire Chapter, Trout Unlimited The workshop sessions include: Aquatic WILD: featuring the newly revised guide from Project WILD. Conducted by Suzie Gilley, Project Wild Coordinator Conducting a Trout Release and Release Day Educational Activities – What else can you and your students do at the release site? Information on other programs including National Fishing in the Schools, http://www.flyfishinginschools.org/ and Virginia’s Angling Education Programs www.dgif.virginia.gov/education. And much more… All workshops 9am – 4pm, pack a lunch! All participants will receive: A free copy of the Aquatic WILD Activity Guide that includes STEM and Field Investigations. http://www.projectwild.org/projectwildwebsite/aquatic/ Trout posters and other materials to help students understand the life history and issues facing trout in VA. A certificate for six hours of recertification credit if approved by your school. To register send an email to Chuck.Hoysa@dgif.virginia.gov with Name School Session attending Summer email address Space is limited at each session so register today!