Slackwater Darter Workshop, Saturday April 26

Join us for an Ecoadventure!

Sponsored by the Flint River Conservation Association and the World Wildlife Fund

Explore and enjoy the Upper Flint River area while helping the Slackwater Darter (Etheostoma boschungi) a fragile and threatened local fish species, the Slackwater Darter.

When: Saturday, April 5, 2008 (9:30 – 4:00)

What: Learn about and assist in habitat assessments for the slackwater darter in the Flint River Watershed. Following orientation and training, groups will be assigned local habitats to asses. Getting your feet wet is optional!

How to sign up: Call Allison Bohlman at (256) 656-3334 for more information or send an email to flintriverconservation@gmail.com.

Location: Orientation will be at the Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station (Walker Lane off of Highway 432, north of Meridianville).

What to bring: A sack lunch and shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy or even wet. FRCA will provide refreshments.

Directions:

• From Huntsville, take Highway 431/231 (N. Memorial Parkway) North past Meridianville.
• Turn Right (east) on Walker Lane (about 10 miles north of Winchester Rd.).
• Turn Right into the WTARS (about 0.5 miles).
• The workshop will be held in the first building on your right (about 0.2 miles south of the entrance).

We hope you join us!