Trash for Trout and Trout in the Classroom
Saturday, April 23, 2022: Two events happen today. One exciting event is
the release of trout fingerlings that are being raised by six schools that are
participating in the Northwest Arkansas Trout in the Classroom educational
project. The second is our annual “Trash for Trout” river side clean-up is
planned at the Beaver Dam tailwater of the White River.
Rendezvous location: Dam Site Park parking lot below Beaver Dam
Time: 10:00 a.m. kickoff with the release of trout
fingerlings at the boat launch below Beaver Dam. Then about 10:30 a.m. we will
regroup at the Dam Site Park parking lot and hand out assignments to teams for
trash pickup. Trash bags will be provided but bring your own gloves. Following
the clean-up, a hamburger lunch will be provided. For meal planning purposes
preregistration is encouraged. Adults who preregister online and are present
the day of the clean-up will be eligible for a door prize drawing. Tickets the Youth door prize drawing will
be handed out at the event.