Trout Adventures provides community outreach presentations focused on native trout, watershed literacy, and Nevada’s natural heritage. Programs are delivered to conservation groups, outdoor clubs, schools, and community organizations across western Nevada and nearby regions.
These talks support our charitable mission. We do not charge speaking fees, though unsolicited honorariums are appreciated and travel support may be requested for events outside our local area. For booking inquiries, please contact Info@TroutAdventures.org.
Many outreach presentations are open to the public and hosted with partner conservation organizations. To stay informed about upcoming events by following us on Facebook or Instagram or by subscribing to our mailing list.
These talks explore the diversity, identification, distribution, and conservation of native trout and related salmonids of the western United States. While angling provides useful context, the focus is on species, watersheds, and conservation.
California Native Trout ― Covers all the salmonids of the California Heritage Trout Challenge and more.
Nevada Native Trout ― Covers all the salmonids of the Nevada Fish Slam and more. We also explore the FishNV tool.
Cutthroat Trout of the Great Basin ― Discusses the four cutthroat trout species and the distinctive populations of the Great Basin province.
Redband Trout ―Examines redband trout subspecies.
What Trout Eat? ― Explores trout diet. Can be paired with an aquatic insect identification activity using live specimens.
These talks explore flora and fauna symbols of Nevada. Originally designed for youth groups, they can be adapted for a wide range of audiences. 4th-grade classrooms may also be interested in our Discover Wild Nevada program.
Nevada Wildlife Symbols ― Discusses the natural and human history of Nevada’s state fish and is typically paired with an art or craft activity.
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout ― Introduces Nevada’s state fish. Typically paired with an art or craft activity.
Vivid Dancer Damselfly ― Introduces Nevada’s state insect. Typically paired with a craft activity.
Talks on the mountain bluebird, desert bighorn sheep, and desert tortoise are in the works.