Night Hike to an Amphibian Vernal Pool

Help us survey a special seasonal wetland area for emerging amphibians such as wood frogs, spring peepers, and spotted salamanders. During this time of the year the park canals fill with rainwater and become temporary, seasonal wetlands called vernal pools. It is in these types of pools that amphibians will migrate to and breed so that they may lay their eggs. This event offers participants an up close look at an ancient ritual that few ever get to see.

** This date is our best guess but it is subject to change based on weather conditions and availability of wildlife. Please check back prior to the event to make sure it hasn't changed.

TICKETS ARE FREE BUT REQUIRED!

Members will receive the ticket link via email first and then we will make the link public for any remaining tickets. Want to become a member to have the first chance at tickets for our events? Sign up here www.suskywildlife.org/membership

Due to the popularity of this event each year, limited parking, the sensitivity of the habitat and species, and the narrowness of the trail surrounding the pools, we will break the event up into two smaller groups about an hour apart. The first session will be a little shorter and more geared towards children. The second slot we can potentially go a little more in-depth and explore further down the trail. Please reserve your ticket accordingly. We ask that guests for the second time slot be patient as we wrap up the first group and that guests from the first group clear out in a timely fashion to make room for our next set of guests. Carpooling is encouraged! If you get a ticket and are unable to come please let us know so we can offer those tickets back to other guests who we could not accommodate after selling out.

* Bring waterproof boots, a flashlight, and a camera!

*To protect the habitat and wildlife we will ask that participants remain on edge of wetlands. We will disinfect all of our boots and equipment with a 3% bleach solution (1/2 cup bleach : 1 gallon water) that have been in other wetlands prior to entry.

* Permission for after dusk access has been obtained from Susquehanna State Park.

LOCATION: We will meet at the parking area on Stafford Road at the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna. This is about 1/2 mile northwest of the intersection of Rock Run Road & Stafford Road at the Rock Run Mill area.

The address that will get you closest is this 801 Stafford Rd, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 but you will need to go up a little further on Stafford Road.

GPS Coordinates: 39.6126703, -76.1488228

Questions or get lost? Call John 443-333-9453

Donations appreciated!

This event made possible by a grant from the Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development. For those of you who are visiting from out of town, please consider staying in a local hotel so you can join both of our pollinator events this weekend. Hotel accommodations and other fun things in the area can be found by visiting www.helloharford.com

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