This Pseudacris crucifer, more commonly known as a spring peeper, is one of the fragile creatures that depends on vernal pools for habitat and food.
When spring arrives, amphibians will be on the move! Join Mary Gannon and Abigail Clark from RIDEM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife for an evening walk to a vernal pool at Sowams Woods on Wed., March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In the quiet of evening, we’ll be listening and looking for wood frogs, spring peepers, toads and salamanders. You’ll learn about RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife conservation projects aimed at helping our state’s amphibians, as well as ways you can get involved to help right in your own backyard.
Participants will not be entering any wetlands and will be staying on the trail together as a group. This program, offered in partnership with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, is free to attend, but registration is required.
Abigail Clark and Mary Gannon from RIDEM’s Department of Fish & Wildlife will lead the Vernal Pool Evening at Sowams Woods.
The date and time of this educational event are subject to change based on temperature and amphibian activity. If we have ice on the pools, we will postpone. Rain is welcome though — the amphibians love it!
Speakers
Mary Gannon is the Wildlife Outreach Coordinator for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife. Her work centers around spreading awareness of State wildlife conservation projects and educating Rhode Islanders of all ages about our state’s unique critters. In her free time, you can find Mary enjoying time with her family, tending her veggie garden, and restoring her boring suburban lawn to a vibrant native plant oasis for wildlife.
Abigail Clark is the Wildlife Outreach and Volunteer Technical Assistant for RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Abby is an outdoor educator who is passionate about connecting Rhode Islanders with the environment. When not at work Abby can be found spending time with her family, shuttling her children to sports, reading or crafting.