Environmental Science classes dive into salmon

PHOTO: Environmental Science classes make their way around Taylor Creek to learn more about the salmon life-cycle.

By Declan Fee

BlueDevilHUB.com Staff—-

In the midst of their unit learning about salmon, three classes of Davis High Environmental Science students embarked on a field trip to Nimbus fish hatchery and Lake Tahoe to get a better understanding on what they are currently learning about in class.

The day started at 8 in the morning, as the students loaded into two buses in the DHS parking lot, getting ready for the drive ahead. 

Some students immediately went back to sleep, some watched the movie that the teacher, Eric Bastin, had prepared, but most joked around with their classmates.

It was really nice to chat with people from other classes and I feel like it brought people together in a cool way. We were all having a great time and talking about things that may not be shared at school,” senior Halla Sorensen said.

Their first stop was the Nimbus fish hatchery. Here, they received a tour from fishery staff and learned about the purposes and inner working of a hatchery, and how it benefits the salmon population of the area.

“The work that they are doing at the hatchery seems to be pretty important and it was cool to see how it all functions,” senior Una Keller said.

After the tour and a lunch break at the hatchery the buses continued on to Taylor Creek at Lake Tahoe. At this time of year you can usually find hundreds of salmon moving up Taylor Creek from Lake Tahoe, preparing to spawn. 

Unfortunately, the fish were late this year, so the classes were not able to see many salmon in the creek, but they still enjoyed the beautiful scenery that the area has to offer. 

“The walk around Tahoe was super beautiful and grounding. Just overall super peaceful and a great way to spend the day,” junior Grace Smithline said.