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Vernal Pool Exploration (search for salamanders, newts, and frogs!)

Friday March 29, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Great Swamp83 Tiger Lily LnMorristown NJ 07960
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Description

With temperatures rising, the forest floor will be hopping with new life as frogs, salamanders, and newts crowd into shallow puddles of water to breed and lay their eggs. These puddles, better known as vernal pools, provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about these elusive animals right here in New Jersey. But we have to hurry! This activity does not last long. This annual Vernal Pool Exploration provides a fun, outdoor learning experience for kids and adults alike. Discover the differences between a spring peeper, a chorus frog, and a wood frog. Find out how far an endangered spotted salamander will walk to find a mating pool. And, learn how much everything we have come to appreciate about the springtime depends upon a few unassuming puddles of water on the forest floor. Warm clothing and waterproof footwear, especially hiking boots, are strongly recommended. 

Cost

$10/adult, $5/child

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