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Saturday, April 26

Spring Salamander & Frog Search

Description

Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating nocturnal animals.

This is a program designed for families with children. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child. See below for additional information about the trails and terrain of the outdoor portion of this program at the location you've selected.

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When
  • Sat, Apr 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Who

Families - children 5 - 17

Cost
  • Adult Members $15
  • Adult Nonmembers $20
  • Child Members $7
  • Child Nonmembers $10

Instructors

  • Nicaela Haig - Public Programs Specialist

Instructions

Meet inside the red barn at Pleasant Valley.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather with long pants, long sleeves, and boots. If you want extra illumination in the dark, bring a flashlight -- ideally one with a red light or covered in a red cloth to avoid removing the group's natural night vision, if possible.

This program will cover roughly 0.8 miles of wide, flat, gravel-paved trail, with some limited movement off-trail. Off-trail sections may be uneven or slippery, and may have obstacles such as exposed tree roots or rocks.

Pre-registration is required. The program may be cancelled if a minimum number of registrations is not obtained.