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Students Release Raised Trout in Annual Conservation Parade
2 Jun
Summary
- Students celebrated raising and releasing brook trout as part of a school science project.
- A vibrant procession with music and puppets accompanied the fish send-off.
- The annual event showcases student conservation efforts for the state's cold-water fish.
Students at the Sustainability Academy in Burlington recently concluded a conservation project by releasing brook trout they had raised. For about five months, the school lobby served as a hatchery, where students nurtured the fish from eggs provided by Trout Unlimited. The culmination of this effort was the second annual Trout Parade, a vibrant procession through downtown Burlington on May 29.
The parade featured students, stilt-walkers, and large paper-mache puppets, accompanied by the beat of bucket drummers. This event showcased the students' dedication to conserving the state's official cold-water fish. The procession moved from The Flynn to Battery Park, drawing attention from onlookers and participants alike.
Interim Principal Antony Dennis noted the event's growth, stating it was the second year the parade expanded beyond the school campus. The project, ongoing for approximately five years, has seen increasing collaboration with local arts groups, enhancing the educational and celebratory aspects for the students. The brook trout were released into the Huntington River on May 30.
The parade concluded with a pageant and ice cream, a sweet send-off for the students and their successful conservation endeavor. The event underscored the students' emotional investment in the fish, demonstrating a deep connection beyond a simple science project, and reinforcing their commitment to environmental stewardship.
