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SUMMARY:Evening Salamander & Frog Search
DESCRIPTION:Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs\, stones\, and other forest-floor objects\, venturing out only on cool\, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating nocturnal animals. \nThis is a program designed for families with children. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child. \nFamily Program—Children ages 5-17 yrs \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/101665-evening-salamander-frog-search \nDATE: Thursday\, April 23\nTIME: 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/evening-salamander-frog-search/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Amphibians,Wetlands,Wildlife,Wildlife Tracking
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SUMMARY:I Love a Rainy Night: The Rhythm of Forest Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a lecture on amphibian migrations\, featuring Laura Heady\, a biologist with the New York State Department of Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University. \nBeneath the towering trees of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains\, under the leaves\, rotting logs\, lives a fantastic group of amphibians. Nocturnal in their behavior and hunkered down in underground retreats\, forest salamanders often go undetected – until they move on rainy nights in large numbers for their annual breeding migrations to vernal pools. Along with wood frogs\, these amphibians encounter many roads that bisect their habitat\, and in some places\, they also encounter volunteers who lend a hand to provide safe passage. \nDiscover the fascinating world of forest amphibians\, their life histories and role in forest ecosystems\, and opportunities to get involved in conservation of vernal pool-breeding amphibians. \nHeady has a BS in Environmental Science from Rutgers University and an MS in Biology from Idaho State University. She has worked on biodiversity conservation in the Hudson River estuary watershed for nearly 25 years and started the Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Project in 2009. \nThe event is free and open to all\, but registration is required. Sign up to attend in person at the Lovejoy Auditorium in Millbrook\, NY\, or watch a live stream online. Offered in partnership with the Catskill Science Collaborative. \nCary’s public lectures are made possible\, in part\, by support from Harney & Sons Fine Teas. \nREGISTER HERE \nDATE: Thursday\, February 12 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online\, or in-person at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies\, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rte. 44) Millbrook\, NY
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/i-love-a-rainy-night-the-rhythm-of-forest-amphibians/
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Plunge — Training
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April 16 & 23 @ 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM \nHilltown Land Trust is partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to offer their annual Vernal Pool Plunge! This two-day\, in-person training event is open to anyone interested in learning about the ecology of and becoming advocates for vernal pools in Western Massachusetts\, including how to certify vernal pools. \nParticipants should commit to attending both sessions (04/16 and 04/23). This training is aimed at individuals and families (appropriate for anyone 13 and older) looking to understand these small wetlands that may be on their land or in their towns. \nAfter the two in-person field days\, participants will have the opportunity to attend weekly online sessions after April 23rd that delve into the technical side of vernal pool certification. These trainings will guide participants through the process of certifying vernal pools that are not yet certified through the state of Massachusetts. We will go over online resources such as using MassMapper and uploading vernal pool data to the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) site. \nDay 1: We will be seated inside (masks required) for a 1-hour recorded presentation followed by a Q&A with local Naturalist Charley Eiseman. After a short break\, we will move outside to a guided tour by Charley of the vernal pools on the property. We will provide clipboards\, handouts\, and reference materials. Bring waterproof knee-high boots\, comfortable hiking clothing\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, and any field notebooks you want to use. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time\, as this event will be held rain or shine! \nDay 2: Field day for participants to practice gathering the information required for vernal pool certification. Charley will be there to answer questions\, but attendees will be more independent on this day. Precise location and details will be given at the first day of the event on April 16th. We will provide clipboards\, handouts\, and reference materials. Bring waterproof knee-high boots\, comfortable hiking clothing\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, and any field notebooks you want to use. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time\, as this event will be held rain or shine! \n  \nRegistration is required. Click here to sign up and learn more.  
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Plunge — Training
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April 16 & 23 @ 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM \nHilltown Land Trust is partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to offer their annual Vernal Pool Plunge! This two-day\, in-person training event is open to anyone interested in learning about the ecology of and becoming advocates for vernal pools in Western Massachusetts\, including how to certify vernal pools. \nParticipants should commit to attending both sessions (04/16 and 04/23). This training is aimed at individuals and families (appropriate for anyone 13 and older) looking to understand these small wetlands that may be on their land or in their towns. \nAfter the two in-person field days\, participants will have the opportunity to attend weekly online sessions after April 23rd that delve into the technical side of vernal pool certification. These trainings will guide participants through the process of certifying vernal pools that are not yet certified through the state of Massachusetts. We will go over online resources such as using MassMapper and uploading vernal pool data to the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) site. \nDay 1: We will be seated inside (masks required) for a 1-hour recorded presentation followed by a Q&A with local Naturalist Charley Eiseman. After a short break\, we will move outside to a guided tour by Charley of the vernal pools on the property. We will provide clipboards\, handouts\, and reference materials. Bring waterproof knee-high boots\, comfortable hiking clothing\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, and any field notebooks you want to use. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time\, as this event will be held rain or shine! \nDay 2: Field day for participants to practice gathering the information required for vernal pool certification. Charley will be there to answer questions\, but attendees will be more independent on this day. Precise location and details will be given at the first day of the event on April 16th. We will provide clipboards\, handouts\, and reference materials. Bring waterproof knee-high boots\, comfortable hiking clothing\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, and any field notebooks you want to use. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time\, as this event will be held rain or shine! \n  \nRegistration is required. Click here to sign up and learn more.  
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/vernal-pool-plunge-training/2022-04-16/
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CATEGORIES:Amphibians,Community Events,Networking,Trainings,Workshops
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