Who can Participate?
Classroom teachers, Environmental Education Centers, and Nature Centers. - Designed for grades 3-12.
Who manages the program?
The non-profit organization,
Trout Unlimited
The Mid-Atlantic Trout in the Classroom program, manages Maryland’s efforts.
- For more information on the nationwide Trout in the Classroom program, please visit
this website.
- For more information about The Maryland Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Trout in the Classroom, please visit
this website.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides:
Date(s)
| What to do
| Resources/Forms
|
|---|
January 1
| Apply for financial aid -
both new and returning participants must reapply every year
|
Funding Request Form
*Deadline March 15th |
Fall (late Oct, Early Nov)
| Teacher Training Workshop -
hosted by Trout Unlimited Volunteer Coordinators.
| DNR representative presents -
financial aid, reimbursement process, and other opportunities within the Department. |
Early December
| Fish eggs are distributed to schools -
coordinated by Trout Unlimited and the Albert Powell Fish Hatchery | Aquatic Studies Permit
- DNR will issues these to schools
|
October - May
| Raise fish and Conduct lessons with Students
|
MD Fish Facts
Lessons and Field DayActivities |
May
No later than June 30
| Fish Releases -
at an approved release site, see permit and/or contact program coordinator
|
Release Agenda Template |
June 30
| Reimbursement Packages due -
package must include invoice, proof of purchase and updated W- 9 for the school/organization.
|
ARE Vendor Invoice Template
W-9 Form
*Packages sent after June 30th with not be accepted
|
Due July 31
| Complete two reporting forms online -
simple google forms
| Reporting forms
*Failure to report will result in unenrollment from the program
|
Contact
Chelsea Miller
Aquatic Resources Education
Chesapeake and Coastal Service
MD Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Ave., E-2
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8705
[email protected]
