Vernal Pool Patrol Field Day  March 28th from 1-5 PM at Chippewa Nature Center Join us for a day in the field collecting information for the community science project, Vernal Pool Patrol. This field day will provide hands-on practice identifying traits of vernal pools and the organisms that use them. By the end of the day, […]

Vernal Pool Exploration April 1st from 1-2:30 PM at Forestview Natural Area Discover more about the "coral reefs" of Michigan's forests during this vernal pool exploration at Forestview Natural Area. Attendees will get to learn more about these ephemeral wetlands and the critters that rely on them, including macroinvertebrates, frogs and salamanders. Attendees should dress for hiking in wet […]

Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) and the Newaygo County Environmental Coalition (NCEC) at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve as we explore a fascinating habitat: vernal pools!   Vernal pools are unique, seasonally flooded wetlands. They fill with rain and snowmelt in spring and disappear in summer. Despite their ephemeral nature, these wetlands are hubs for biodiversity, and […]