In many parts of the world, Asian carp are known as dinner–these fish have a mild flavor that belies their unfortunate name. So perhaps we can try and eat our way out of the ecological threat they pose. IISG has created a publication–Asian Carp Cuisine–that provides a variety of recipes for preparing bighead and silver carp, including Jamaican Jerk Carp, and Silverfin Cakes, as well as smoked and fried Asian carp.
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On November 2nd, a group of 9 Illinois and Indiana educators joined IISG and @Openlands to explore the incredible history of enslaved people`s use of the Great Lakes and environmental science in their quest for freedom. These educators received curriculum resources related to local areas of IL and participated in a field trip to the African American Heritage Water Trail and the Ton Farm, the former safe house site which is now the home of Chicago`s Finest Marina. Interested in learning more about the Great Lakes’ role in the Underground Railroad? Learn more at the link in bio.
![On November 2nd, a group of 9 Illinois and Indiana educators joined IISG and @Openlands to explore the incredible history of enslaved people's use of the Great Lakes and environmental science in their quest for freedom. These educators received curriculum resources related to local areas of IL and participated in a field trip to the African American Heritage Water Trail and the Ton Farm, the former safe house site which is now the home of Chicago's Finest Marina. Interested in learning more about the Great Lakes’ role in the Underground Railroad? Learn more at the link in bio.](https://iiseagrant.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
On November 2nd, a group of 9 Illinois and Indiana educators joined IISG and @Openlands to explore the incredible history of enslaved people`s use of the Great Lakes and environmental science in their quest for freedom. These educators received curriculum resources related to local areas of IL and participated in a field trip to the African American Heritage Water Trail and the Ton Farm, the former safe house site which is now the home of Chicago`s Finest Marina. Interested in learning more about the Great Lakes’ role in the Underground Railroad? Learn more at the link in bio.