VISITING the VERNAL POOLS

PHOTO: North Vernal Pool on Wildlife Sanctuary © Bruce Fellman

 WHERE: Thomas Miner Wildlife Sanctuary
236 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington

 DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 10 am – Noon

RAIN DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 5, 2025 – 10 am - Noon

TERRAIN & PACE: Level Terrain, Leisurely Pace

PARKING: Plenty of Parking On the Wildlife Sanctuary

Join us as we wander into the woodland to visit the shallow, seasonal vernal pools, sometimes called temporary spring ponds. These small gems of water, hidden in the woods, play an important role in the ecology of the woodland. They serve as essential breeding habitat for specific species of wildlife, such as spotted salamanders and frogs that travel to the vernal pools to breed and lay their eggs.

Bruce Fellman, naturalist and teacher, will be our expert guide.
 

ALL AGES WELCOME!

Children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult.

BRING: Dip Net, if you have one, if not, we’ll have some available

NEEDED: Sturdy Waterproof Footgear, Tick / Mosquito Repellent - We’ll have some on hand as well.