(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — On Thursday, May 15, students from Ute Pass Elementary, along with the City of Manitou Springs and other partners, took part in the annual trout release at Fields Park.
The release is part of the Trout in the Classroom program, where students raise their fish from egg to release. Along with the release, the students host various stations on biology, water conservation, and stewardship.
Manitou Parks and Recreation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pikes Peak Trout Unlimited, and even the City of Colorado Springs take part in offering education opportunities.
“Seeing them every day, taking care of them. To see them swim away is a bit challenging, but it’s also really cool, and the kids are excited to see that, and seeing the smile on their face, and just even getting to hold the trout in your hands in a little cup, and seeing it swim around is a pretty cool experience,” said 6th Grade Teacher Miles Groth…