The Nature Conservancy in Colorado - Know Your Aquatic Insects

Know your Aquatic Insects

COURSE FULL

Date/Time:
Saturday, August 23, 2008
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Overview:
Learn about the intricate world of aquatic insects at Phantom Canyon. An internationally renowned entomologist, Dr. Boris Kondratieff, and a researcher who completed his graduate work at the preserve, Dr. Bob Zuellig, will give an introductory slide show and then lead a guided hike to the river where you’ll explore searching for and catching a diversity of bugs, learning about their habits and habitat. Afterwards, further explore the secrets of the river as you fish using catch-and-release techniques coupled with your newfound knowledge. River guides will assist.

This trip is part of our River Adventure Days program, conducted in partnership with Trout Unlimited. Each river day will begin with a guided natural history program lead by a locally renown expert, and supported by Conservancy staff or volunteers. The second part of the day will be allocated to catch-and-release fishing, guided by trained Trout Unlimited and Conservancy river guide volunteers. About 2 weeks prior to each river adventure day, participants will receive a map, trip expectations and a list of what to bring prepared. River Adventure Days will be dependent on river conditions (flow and temperature).

Bring a sack lunch, water, hiking gear, wading staff, fishing equipment, and spare dry clothing. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended because of stinging nettle and poison ivy.

Registration:
Registration begins April 1, 2008. To sign up e-mail phantomcanyonevents@tnc.org and include your name, e-mail address, street address, phone, number of participants, and the name of the trip that interests you. Or call the Phantom Canyon Preserve office at (970) 416-8620 extension 2#.

Limit: 12 (2 people per stretch of river)