Vernal Pool Monitoring Workshop

Join Kevin Tolan from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for a guided walk as we step into the world of vernal pools and learn how to document and conserve these delicate ecosystems. Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that flood in spring and dry up by midsummer, creating vital, fish-free nurseries for amphibians like salamanders and wood frogs. These hidden gems also provide food and water for countless forest creatures—but their small size and temporary nature make them especially vulnerable to human impacts. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy waterproof footwear or rubber boots. Participants should be able to hike up to one mile in the woods.