Burke County Center: Events

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Events

	Water Quality Testing Workshop November 24th, 2009 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mt Airy, NC
	On Tuesday, November 24 we will be hosting a water quality testing workshop at Willie's Fish Lake in Mt. Airy. At this workshop, you will learn about water quality and how to test your pond's water quality. This workshop is for you if you have a recreational pond, farm pond, or fee-fishing pond. Register by calling Cheryl Mitchell or Molly Sandfoss at 828-652-7874. ... MORE

	Aquaculture Tour December 3rd, 2009 @ 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
	Tour Grandfather Trout Farm, Banner Elk and Hump Mountain Trout Farm on Thursday, December 3. Grandfather Trout Farm is a fee fishing operation located near Boone. Hump Mountain Trout Farm is a fingerling and food fish producer located in Elk Park. Both of these facilities have been in operation for years. A van will be available for transportation and will leave Marion at 9:30am and return by 4:00. You are welcome to ... MORE

	Aquaculture Tour December 7th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
	On December 7, a tour of Creekside Carp and Catfish Lakes in Vale, and Whitmar Lakes in Shelby, will take place. These facilities have been operating for years. If you ever considered aquaculture as a business venture this is your chance to see some fish farms first hand. This is your chance to talk to the business owners. A van will be available for transportation and will leave Marion at 9:30am and return ... MORE

	Water Quality Testing Workshop December 10th, 2009 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Vale, NC
	On Thursday, December 10 we will be hosting a Water Quality Testing workshop at Creekside Carp & Catfish Lakes in Vale from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Basic water quality parameters will be reviewed. If you have testing kits or equipment, feel free to bring them, we will have hands-on experience of testing water quality using chemical test kits. If you have a recreational pond, farm pond, or fee-fishing pond, this workshop is for you. Registration is required by ... MORE

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