Description: Educational programs/tours are provided for the public and school groups when scheduled in advance.
Grade/age: Everyone is invited!
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Service Aligned with State Curriculum: No
Cost of this service: Free Nature Trail is always opened to the public.
Program available: Call our office and set up a tour May 2009 - Aug 2009
Reservations Required: Yes
Contact: See above
Special Considerations: Because of 2008-2009 construction please phone our office for information on the self-guided tours. May 2009 we will be giving school and group tours again. Open to the public, with a self guided tour, Creston NFH welcomes visitors to the hatchery for a close-up view of the fish production process. With over 3,000 visitors annually, the dedicated staff at the hatchery will normally be available to answer your questions. Visitors are invited to walk around the raceways where most of the adult trout are held, and visit the hatchery building where eggs and small fish are reared. disabled restroom at the Hatchery Building. Schools will need to make a reservation by calling 406-758-6868 or 758-6869.
The nature trail is complete with 13 stations and benches. We have a small paved section with disabled parking and restrooms by our main office parking lot. We have restrooms but please bring your own drinking water. Please call our office for more information.
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Creston National Fish Hatchery |
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evie_bradley@fws.gov |
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http://www.fws.gov |
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When visiting the hatchery, be sure to explore additional recreational opportunities around the hatchery. and enjoying the beautiful surroundings which includes Jessup Mill Pond. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars for the wildlife and bird watching. Mosquito Spray is also handy.
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