amphibians
Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop
Online/ZoomTuesday, March 15th @ 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. via Zoom As the earth thaws and spring rains drench New Hampshire, thousands of amphibians migrate to vernal pools to breed. Many are killed when their journeys take them across roads.…
Frogs, Salamanders, and Vernal Pools
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesFriday, April 8 @ 6:30 — 8:30 PM Discover the delicate world of vernal pools and the incredible creatures that visit them in the spring. You will take a deep dive into amphibian and invertebrate life that inhabit the vernal…
Vernal Pool Walk at the Hoosac Range
Hoosac Range North AdamsSunday, April 10 @ 10 AM — 12 PM Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and BEAT for a walk to learn about vernal pools and why they are valuable and in need of protection. We will mostly be walking…
Hope For Some Herps: The Twisting Saga Of Conservation For Un-Loved Species
Zoom/In-PersonSunday, April 24 from Noon to 5:00 PM Tom Tyning will be speaking at Ware River Nature Club's annual meeting on Saturday, April 24th at 2:15 PM. You can attend the presentation in person or by Zoom. (Contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com for Zoom…
Pondering Ponds
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYSaturday, May 21 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Ever wonder what lives in ponds? Come find out just what is lurking at the bottom of these essential bodies of water and why they are so important. Catch and release…
Amphibian Night Walk
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAGrab your headlamps and join Williamstown Rural Lands educators for a family-friendly evening of amphibians at Sheep Hill! Learn about Massachusetts salamanders and frogs through a short talk and explore our pond and meadow seeps for our amphibian neighbors. Light…
Vernal Pool Workshop with Tom Tyning
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAWant to learn more about the migratory frogs and salamanders we've been helping across roads and their unique habitats? Join BEAT and Professor Tom Tyning — an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England's natural history…
Amphibian + Reptile Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South EgremontJoin Professor Tom Tyning, an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England’s natural history, for a guided herp walk at the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day. As part of the biological surveys, Tom will lead folks through…
Investigation Station: Amphibians and Reptiles in Winter
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAWhat are amphibians and reptiles up to during the winter? Join us at our investigation station by the Welcome Desk to find out. DATE: Saturday, February 17 - 25 LOCATION: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA…
Vernal Pool Reptiles and Amphibians
OnlineDive into the lively world of vernal pools Many Vermont reptiles and amphibians rely on vernal pools for mating and breeding. These wet areas are critical habitat for the reproduction of species like frogs, salamanders, snakes, and turtles. Herpetologist Jim…
Vernal Pool Exploration
The Boulders Dalton, MAVernal pools are unique and vital breeding grounds for amphibians and a host of other fascinating creatures. They also play a critical role in supporting the larger food web. Join BNRC's Earth Day exploration (and celebration!) of a vernal pool,…