One of the most powerful things we can do as a chapter is to provide experiences to children that help them develop a deep appreciation for their natural world and inspire them to take action. Our annual Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program - which provides all the equipment for classrooms in local schools to raise trout from eggs to release day in a local river - the best way we have found to do this. We, and programs across the country, are gearing up for our next TIC program - a memorable STEM program and gateway stewardship experience - won't you help us maintain and grow TIC with your support and a tax deductible donation?
Our goal is to ensure the almost 20 schools, in towns across Fairfield County, always have the equipment they need to take advantage of the power of TIC and connect more kids to conservation. To do so, we need to plan for the repair and replacement of critical equipment such as chillers, filters and consumable supplies s we get ready for our . Please consider us in your end of year giving as we get ready for our January program start by clicking on the Donate button.
The Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program is one of the very best ways we can protect the work we have done and invest in our future. CVTU’s program, headed up by teacher and CVTU board member Kit Neilsen, allows teachers to engage students in unique powerful experiential learning that is customizable to their curriculum and students needs. Whether the tank is in a 3rd grade hallway, allowing 200+ students to observe the life cycle of trout in person, or an honors biology class studying the nuances of carbon cycling, the trout bring the lesson to life in a way they’ll never forget. Support the Program and local education with a donation now!
Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited is deeply proud of its TIC program. We support over 20 tanks in local schools, reaching thousands of students each year. We believe in our teachers and thank them for their deep commitment to environmental education.
To keep this vibrant, impactful program going, it takes more than our incredible volunteers and dedicated teachers. It takes funding for critical equipment for maintaining the temperature and water quality which keep our trout alive and inspiring young minds. Please help us continue the important work of this powerful program with a donation to CVTU & TIC today, and thank you!
If you would prefer to donate by check, please make your check payable to Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited and mail it to Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 3, Hawleyville, CT 06440. Thank you.
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