Vernal Pool Hike

Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United States

**This event has been cancelled**   Join us and our friends at the Naromi Land Trust for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from hibernation underground and migrate as far as 1/2 mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats known as vernal
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Vernal Pool Series Part 3: Frog Frolic

Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United States

Join Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the Naromi Land Trust for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from hibernation underground and migrate as much as half a mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats, known as vernal pools. We’ll hike up to
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Vernal Pool Series Part 2: Night Hike at Towner Hill

Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United States

Join Great Hollow's naturalist, John Foley, and our co-hosts from the Naromi Land Trust for a fun hike to two vernal pools to learn about what's known as "The Big Night". With our flashlights in hand, we will search for salamanders, wood frogs, and egg masses. The date is tentative because weather conditions need to
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Frog Frolic

Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United States

**Unfortunately this event has been CANCELED due to unseasonably cold temperatures last night and today. It is too cold for the frogs to be active.** Join Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the Naromi Land Trust for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from
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**CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** The Big Night – Vernal Pool Hike

Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United States

NOTICE: Due to weather conditions and the current status of the vernal pools, tonight's Vernal Pool Hike has been cancelled. Please contact John at to receive updates about rescheduling.   Join Great Hollow's naturalist, John Foley, for a fun hike to a vernal pool to learn about what every naturalist knows as "The Big
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