OFAH FILE: 842
May 28, 2013
Hamilton students get schooled at a historical fish release program on Bronte Creek
Lake Ontario’s lost treasure is making a comeback. Thanks to approximately 200 Hamilton area elementary students, Atlantic Salmon will be released into Bronte Creek Tuesday morning. It’s all part of the 5th annual outdoor environmental field trip sponsored by Pioneer Energy. The fish were raised in classroom hatcheries at participating schools through the Bring Back the Salmon program, led by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Trout Unlimited Canada and McMaster University’s Let’s Talk Science graduate student volunteers, who have mentored the participating classes, are also involved. Media are invited to cover the event, which includes terrific video and photo opportunities of the release of approximately 400 fish, as well as a series of stations involving other hands-on conservation-themed activities.
FREE pizza, refreshments, T-shirts and souvenirs for the media.
| Date & Start Time: | May 28, 2013 – 10:45 a.m. sharp |
| Where: | EASY TO FIND — Lowville Park, in the Village of Lowville, located on Guelph Line six miles north of Dundas Street. Watch for our conservation event directional signs. |
| What’s happening: | Fish stocking will follow comments from representatives from Pioneer Energy. Students will participate in conservation games and activities such as dip netting to learn about stream life, building nesting boxes for blue birds and learning about fish life cycles and the various species found in Ontario waters.
As a way of saying thank you for taking part in the day, one lucky student’s name will be drawn for a Coleman sponsored camping package worth $260. |
The Bring Back the Salmon program is supported by lead sponsor Ontario Power Generation, the LCBO Natural Heritage Fund and TD Friends of the Environment, as well as more than 40 other partners. With over 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 710 member clubs, the OFAH is the largest nonprofit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization in Ontario. For more information, visit www.ofah.org
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Contacts:
| Robert Pye OFAH Manager, Business Development & Corporate Messaging 705-748-6324 ext 267 cell: 705-313-1700 |