Interactive Environmental Programs
with April Claus
Vernal Pool Workshop with a focus on Amphibians! - (Butler Co.)
Sat, Mar 09
|Camp Lutherlyn
Workshop designed for teens (Ages +14) and adults with a strong interest in herpetology. There is a $40 fee for this workshop, registrations will be handled by Camp Lutherlyn - Phone (724) 865-2161
Time & Location
Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST
Camp Lutherlyn, 500 Lutherlyn Ln, Butler, PA 16001, USA
About The Event
“Life in a Vernal Pool” - Join naturalist, April Claus for an in-depth examination of the ecology of Pennsylvania vernal ponds. This class will introduce you to these unique breeding pools and showcase the behaviors of some of our most endearing amphibian species. Participants will learn how to identify amphibian eggs masses and meet some live specimens of native salamanders, toads and frogs who utilize these fleeting spring ponds. The first portion of the workshop will be held indoors, and after lunch the group will visit a nearby natural area to make observations in the field. Participants should bring their own brown bag lunch/drink and be dressed to go outdoors and tromp through muddy conditions. Topics covered will include discussions about vernal pond inhabitants, mole salamander genetics, symbiotic relationships, and the best management practices for protecting vernal ponds on your own property. This program is geared towards adults and teens (14+) with a strong interest in biology/herpetology.