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Please note: this program was rescheduled from April 29.
Join GARNA for field trip to tour the John W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility (NASRF) followed by a picnic lunch and boreal toad presentation. See more about Colorado’s Fish Hatcheries including the John W. Mumma facility.
NASRF was built in 2000 to facilitate the conservation of rare aquatic native species through captive propagation, genetic conservation, scientific research and public education and awareness. A limited knowledge base is currently available for the culture and propagation of these species. NASRF staff must ascertain water quality, photoperiod, dietary needs, and the appropriate spawning and habitat requirements unique to each species. Through research and employment of new and improved culture techniques, technologies and methodologies, NASRF continues to maximize its production while ensuring a safe and ethical culture environment for its native aquatic species at risk. To date, NASRF has been successful in the captive propagation of 11 species of fish and the boreal toad, a State endangered high-elevation amphibian.
Ted Smith of NASRF will lead a 2 hour morning tour of the facility beginning at 10:00 am. Ted says it is a great time to come – everything will be out of hibernation, they should have eggs and tadpoles, and people can help feed them! There will be a break for lunch around noon. Lunch will be followed by a 45 minute boreal toad presentation and Q&A session with Stephanie Shively, Wildlife Biologist with the USFS Salida Ranger District.
Ride sharing from the Salida area will be available for the trip to Alamosa. Details to be provided to those who register.
The cost of the trip is $5 for GARNA members; $7 for non members. Online registration is available below via our secure, pay pal site. Please note: you do not need a pay pal account, only a credit card.
A confirmation of your registration will be emailed with additional information.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
