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​Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is an environmental education program in which students in grades K-12 . . .
  • raise trout from eggs to fry.
  • monitor tank water quality.
  • engage in stream habitat study.
  • learn to appreciate water resources.
  • begin to foster a conservation ethic.
  • grow to understand ecosystems.

TIC Workshop
Armstrong Hatchery Wildlife
3336 Armstrong Creek Road
Marion, NC 28752


All students learned about water quality and wildlife by participating in...
  • Electro Shocking for fish species identification.
  • Macro invertebrate sampling.
  • Water Quality education.
  • Stream side forestry management & use of a Biltmore Stick to determine the age of trees.
  • Rules and regulations education from NC Wildlife officers.

Lunch will be provided both days by the Blue Ridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited chapter.
Free time after lunch was spent fishing and exploring the park. 

​Stone Mountain State Park is a wonderful place to visit, click the link below to download directions or visit http://www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park for more information.
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We received another $3500 grant from Duke Energy for our TIC program for the 2017 year! It will help us to maintain our Trout In The Classroom programs for our existing schools and help fund our release day expenses. Duke Energy will also participate in this year's release and will assist staff in a couple areas. 

Fingerlings active in the classroom...

All the schools have been very successful this year with very little mortality in the tanks. So far, the students and teachers are doing a great job keeping their tanks clean and their fish healthy. Most of the eggs have grown to nearly 1 1/2" long. They have voracious appetites and resemble a school of piranha when fed!

Wow... Look at all the little guys! 
​The photo to the right is from Ledford High School's TIC tank.

A Very Special Thank You!

These generous sponsors will be volunteering and/or donating supplies for the 2019 TIC release!

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Pepsi Bottle Ventures, Winston Salem, NC
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Lexington, NC

What is TIC?

Trout in the Classroom is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative that allows students to See, Feel and Touch what they are learning. Trout tanks are placed in classrooms and students learn about water quality by being able to monitor PH, Ammonia and Nitrogen. 

In cooperation with NC Wildlife, Trout Eggs are delivered to schools in the fall of each year. Students begin the TIC year by being able to see the various stages of trout eggs. During the year they get to put their hands on tanks and get an understanding of water quality and appreciation of wildlife. 

In the spring of each year, students participate in a release day where they spend the entire day in the water learning about water quality. They perform samplings with electrode-fishing and catch nets. They learn about the many types of animals in the water that effect water quality.

Electrode Fishing

Invertebrate Sampling

Testing Water Quality

​Blue Ridge TU Chapter Sponsored Schools...

  • Davie County High School - Mocksville, NC (New for 2017)
  • East Davidson High School - Thomasville, NC
  • ​Forbush High School - East Bend, NC (New for 2019)
  • Ledford High School - Thomasville, NC
  • Lexington Senior High School - Lexington, NC
  • Oak Grove High School - Winston-Salem, NC (New for 2017)
  • Reagan High School - Winston Salem, NC
  • St. John's Lutheran School - Winston Salem, NC
  • South Davidson High School - Denton, NC (New for 2018)
  • Summit School - Winston Salem, NC
  • West Davidson High School - Lexington, NC  (New for 2018)

Resources & More...

Visit the national Trout in the Classroom site for a large selection of learning aids and other helpful resources.