The Vernal Pool Association is involved in some but not all of these events. The VPA lists all events as a service to the public and is not responsible for date changes, cancellations, restricted attendance, or other difficulties. Please contact the host organization for further information. Vernal Pools for Educators is a workshop for teachers who wish to get involved in vernal pool studies and projects as a science, interdisciplinary or community service activity. The workshop is aimed at upper elementary, middle, and high school science educators teaching biological, life science or environmental topics.
Vernal pools are temporary wetlands which are wet in the spring and often dry by summer.
Because of their small size and temporary nature, their physical conditions select for a biologically diverse community which includes many rare wildlife species in Massachusetts. The exploration and study of a vernal pool will reveal the many organisms and their fascinating adaptations which make the classroom study of vernal pools a popular environmental topic. Join us for a full day of vernal pool exploration and discovery. Identify the amphibians by their egg masses and tadpoles. Learn the ecology of a vernal pool and discover a variety of interdisciplinary activites which tie vernal pool studies to the various State Frameworks.