Mr. Toole’s Berlin High School Freshwater Studies class released the Brown Trout they raised this school year into the Little Hoosic River on Friday April 26th. Freshwater Studies students Madison Bell, Haylee Jones, Vivian Whelan and MacKenzie Lowell were joined by Rensselaer County’s Homewaters Chapter 586 Trout Unlimited members Mr. Joe Reilly and Mrs. Audrey Vanderhoef for the release.
This annual event is the culmination of BHS Science teacher Mr. Toole’s Trout in the Classroom project where students raise the Brown Trout from embryo, to alevin and finally to fingerling before releasing the trout to fully develop into adults.
Brown trout have an ecological role in the biodiversity of rivers, lakes and streams. They play an important role in the food chains of this area, impacting small fish, mollusk and insect populations.
BCSD Superintendent Dr. Long, BHS ELA teacher Ms. Marbot, and BHS Science teachers Mr. Christian and Mr. Mellor along with their science classes came to observe the final stage of the project.
Thank you Mr. Christian for stepping in and leading the release day for Mr. Toole this year.
Thanks also go to Mr. Reilly, Mrs. Vanderhoef and Trout Unlimited’s 586 Chapter for continuing to show their support for this unique educational opportunity at Berlin High School.
