Spring Migration Watch @ Hall’s Lake Natural Area
March 13 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us in witnessing the spring migration as vernal pool obligate species return to their ancestral breeding grounds on the first warm, rainy evenings of the season! Vernal pools are temporary wetlands that typically fill in the spring and dry out in summer or fall, creating a perfect fishless nursery habitat for amphibian species. These amphibians show immense site fidelity, most returning to the same pools they were born in.
We expect to see Spotted Salamanders and Wood Frogs during the spring migration at this site, but many other amphibian species at this property may be active. There is always a risk of not seeing our target species, but we believe time in nature is never wasted!
**This event is weather-dependent and subject to change.**
Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Rubber boots or waterproof shoes are recommended. Please disinfect footwear with a 3% bleach solution prior to coming out. Because we want to mitigate negative impacts during this sensitive time, we are requiring registration and limited attendance to twelve people. Email autumn@cwc-mi.org to register.
**Please be aware that during the drive to the preserve amphibians are on the move everywhere, and often are traveling across roads to reach their wetlands. Be mindful on the roads, so that we do not increase moralities as we observe these animals.**
Directions to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area