This workshop will give participants the knowledge to identify our local amphibians as adults, larvae, and eggs in the field and in the classroom. Identification of these animals will be based on physical characteristics as well as by calls. Instruction on how to locate and identify vernal pools and collect data for inventories and monitoring will also be covered.
The workshop will consist of an introductory classroom session followed by a trip into the field to observe some vernal pools at Aton Forest. This workshop is designed for people who are interested in amphibians and vernal pool protection, especially those interested in conducting inventories and monitoring vernal pools.
Bring a hand lens if you have one, as well as a notebook and pencil.
Please dress appropriately for weather.
MIKE AURELIA has been the President of Aton Forest since 2007 and is a Certified Wetlands Scientist. He has worked with wetland ecosystems for decades including time as Director of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for the town of Greenwich, CT.
Continuing Education Units Available:
CT NOFA - Accredited Organic Land Care Professional - 4 credits
CT DEEP - Forest Practitioner - 1.5 credits
Location: Aton Forest (270 North Colebrook Rd. Norfolk, CT)The workshop will consist of an introductory classroom session followed by a trip into the field to observe some vernal pools at Aton Forest. This workshop is designed for people who are interested in amphibians and vernal pool protection, especially those interested in conducting inventories and monitoring vernal pools.
Bring a hand lens if you have one, as well as a notebook and pencil.
Please dress appropriately for weather.
MIKE AURELIA has been the President of Aton Forest since 2007 and is a Certified Wetlands Scientist. He has worked with wetland ecosystems for decades including time as Director of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for the town of Greenwich, CT.
Continuing Education Units Available:
CT NOFA - Accredited Organic Land Care Professional - 4 credits
CT DEEP - Forest Practitioner - 1.5 credits
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014 (Rain Date 4/26)
Time: 12:30PM – 4:30PM
Cost: $25, refreshments provided