Amphibian and vernal pool walk with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust during School Vacation on Saturday April 25 at 1 p.m. at the Woodcock Preserve to learn more about vernal pools. 

Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates such as wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp. 

Area vernal pool enthusiast Gary Johnson, who has certified numerous pools in town, will lead this walk. 

The pool is just a short hike from the parking lot. Once there, the group will examine frog and salamander eggs and learn more about the amphibians and invertebrates that call these pools home. 

The exploration is free and open to all, including residents of other towns.

The walk will begin at the parking area at our Woodcock Preserve on Long Plain Road. 

Please leave dogs at home - this walk is focused on wildlife observation and dogs may impact our opportunity to see some species.

Please wear appropriate clothing including rubber boots. The exploration will take place rain or shine. 

For more information, go to our website www.mattlandtrust.org, call 774-377-9191 or email manager@mattlandtrust.org.