Trout in the Classroom
The scheme is designed to get children more involved with their water environments in a very ‘hands on’ way by installing tanks containing fish eggs into schools around the catchment. The idea is for the children to rear the eggs to fry, which can then be released into a nearby stream increasing the indigenous population of trout (the eggs are sourced from local fish). The first tank was installed in Horton-in-Ribblesdale primary school in 2006 and was a great success, the fry being released into the stream in early 2007. There are currently 7 local schools taking part in the scheme including;
- Thorneyholme R.C. Primary School, Dunsop Bridge
- Brabins Endowed Primary School, Chipping
- St Leonards C.E. Primary School, Padiham
- Longridge C.E. Primary School
- Pendle Primary School, Clitheroe
- Edisford Primary School, Clitheroe
- Whalley C.E. Primary School
The Trust is grateful for the support of the Environment Agency, Ribble Valley Borough Council, and The Green Partnership in the funding and running of the scheme.
