Students wade in to see an Alabama Darter
Students in grades four through eight can get hands-on learning about aquatic environments through a program called “Creek Kids,” thanks to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division and Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. The kids wade into a spring and creek and get up close and personal with native fish and invertebrates, according to an ADCNR news release. Students who become Creek Kids have a good chance of seeing an Alabama Darter, a rare fish found only in certain Alabama streams. Students also get an overview of a watershed during a train ride, see the impact of a mill dam on fish passage, and visit the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama. The program costs $5 per student. Call (205) 477-6301 or maurice.jackson@dcnr.alabama.gov. For more information about Tannehill, go to www.tannehill.org. For more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.
