Virtual Hatchery

Landmark 15 (Garden, birdfeeder, insects etc.)

Our class is taking part in the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program-Classroom Hatchery Program. This program is delivered to us virtually through the OFAH this year. We are learning about the life cycle of the salmon and watching the whole process through video conferences. We will hopefully have our own aquarium with eggs next year, to have a chance to take care of the fry, watch them grow, and help release them into Lake Ontario. We have learned about many careers that serve the community and the environment through our educator, Ben. We are also studying the 17 Global Goals set out by the UN and within that-one of the goals is Life Below Water. We are learning about the importance of clean water to take care of all living things that depend on clean water. Ben has taught us a lot about fish and Lake Ontario, so it’s great to learn about our own community and then link it with what others are doing to take care of water, globally. What an excellent program!f

Gr. 2M – March 22, 2021