Date: March 20
Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-hike-to-an-amphibian-vernal-pool-tickets-98044179781
Help us survey a special seasonal wetland area for emerging amphibians such as wood frogs, spring peepers, and spotted salamanders. During this time of the year the park canals fill with rainwater and become temporary, seasonal wetlands called vernal pools. It is in these types of pools that amphibians will migrate to and breed so that they may lay their eggs. This event offers participants an up close look at an ancient ritual that few ever get to see.
** Please note that while free, tickets are required (see link). The first time slot will be shorter so that it can better cater to younger kids and families. The second slot can allow for more time. Donations appreciated to help support our work!
** This date is our best guess but it is subject to change based on weather conditions and availability of wildlife. Please check back prior to the event to make sure it hasn’t changed.
Due to the popularity of this event each year, limited parking, the sensitivity of the habitat and species, and the narrowness of the trail surrounding the pools, we will break the event up into two smaller groups about an hour apart. We ask that guests for the second time slot be patient as we wrap up the first group and that guests from the first group clear out in a timely fashion to make room for our next set of guests. Carpooling is encouraged!
* Bring waterproof boots, a flashlight, and a camera!
*To protect the habitat and wildlife we will ask that participants remain on edge of wetlands and that we disinfect all boots that have been in other wetlands prior to entry.
* Permission for after dusk access has been obtained from Susquehanna State Park.
LOCATION: We will meet at the parking area on Stafford Road at the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna. This is about 1/2 mile northwest of the intersection of Rock Run Road & Stafford Road at the Rock Run Mill area.
The address that will get you closest is this 806 Stafford Rd, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 but you will need to go up a little further on Stafford Road.
GPS Coordinates: 39°36’46.4″N 76°08’56.7″W
Questions or get lost? Call 443-333-9453
*This event made possible by a grant from the Harford County Office of Economic Development
