Vernal Pool Exploration
With Spring at our door step, animals waking up, and plants starting to blossom, it is a great time to get into the woods. Every spring, a host of amazing creatures risk their lives traveling to isolated seasonal wetlands known as vernal pools. These special places are nurseries for beings that otherwise would not survive.
Join WLCT, led by two community environmentalists: Peter DeFusco and Lauren Miller-Donnelly as we explore vernal pools and discuss the lifecycle of the strange creatures that inhabit them.
We suggest you wear waterproof footwear, polarized sunglasses and be ready to explore a whole new world!
Parking:
• Park at the Westport Woods parking lot
What to Wear & Bring:
• Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Bug spray
• Water
• Polarized sunglasses (for observing through the vernal pool)
What to Expect:
• About 1 mile in length
• Minimal incline
• Ground can be wet, with some exposed roots
Restrictions:
• No pets
• Limit 15 participants
Please contact Aaron@WestportLandTrust.org, Land Connections Coordinator, with any questions