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Vernal Pools Guided Walk
Join us for a guided walk on Saturday, Apr. 25th to explore some of Portland’s vernal pools, led by two Maine Master Naturalists.
On this walk in Baxter Woods, we’ll visit seasonal, shallow ponds known as vernal pools to find signs of their springtime inhabitants. We’ll learn about the unique features of these critical habitats and the wildlife that depend on them to complete their life cycles. Our guides will help us find evidence of the amphibian and insect life that spawn and develop here in this urban wild space, and they’ll also point out other signs of spring in the woods, including trees and early flowers.
This event is free, but space is limited due to the sensitive habitat. Please sign up in advance!
Meet your guides:
Margaret Reimann was an elementary educator in the Portland Public School system for over 20 years. As a Maine Master Naturalist, she enjoys sharing her knowledge of the great outdoors and sparking curiosity about the natural world.
Jana Magnuson grew up in Yarmouth and now lives and works in Portland. She is a Maine Master Naturalist who volunteers her time with groups of all ages to explore and experience Maine’s wild world.
Vernal Pools Guided Walk is part of Portland Trails’ Earth Week Celebration, sponsored by Town & Country Federal Credit Union.
