Learning Center

Learn about the ACHP in our community

Hatchery member Bruce Campbell teaches a series of lessons about the hatchery, fish habitat, ecology and conservation

ACHP Learning Center is operated by a group of retired school teachers within our association. With the development of the micro-hatchery located at the Magnetawan Central Public School, our members teach students about the importance of the walleye resource and the ecology of the area.

Hatchery Glossary

Here’s a few cool terms we think you should know

ACHP
Our organization, The Almaguin Community Hatchery Program.

Bell Jar
A bell-shaped glass cover used in a laboratory, typically for enclosing samples.

Fertilize
A female egg to develop a new life by introducing male reproductive material.

Fry Planting
The placement of newly hatched fish eggs in the natural environment.

Hatchery
A place where hatching of fish eggs is artificially controlled.

Spawn
To release or deposit eggs.

Stewardship
The job of supervising or taking care of something.

Walleye
A North American pikeperch with large, opaque silvery eyes.

Watershed
an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or lakes.

E-TRANSFER – this is a feature of your online banking (Transfers or E-Transfer area and then “Send Money”) and works via email and an email address.

Next Step – Send Money to Name: ACHP

Next, the E-mail address where you are sending the payment to: treasurer@almaguinhatchery.com

If required:

Security Question: Who will receive the donation?

Security Answer: ACHP

(Not required if your “Auto Deposit” is setup on E-transfers)

• Message to sender area: Please include your Name and Email address so we can properly thank you for your support.

Donations made by “Cheque” can be sent to the address below.