Vernal Pools | Family Nature Series

Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs team up for this event for all ages!Join expert naturalists to learn all about vernal pools and the creatures that live there!

Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs team up for this event for all ages!Join expert naturalists to learn all about vernal pools and the creatures that live there!

DCR hosts a live animal demonstration at Halibut Point State Park to celebrate Earth Day! Live frogs, turtles, and salamanders, our vernal pond ambassadors, will visit Halibut Point with Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Get up close to these animals and learn about their behaviors and habitats. Co-sponsored with Friends of Halibut Point State Park.

Come explore what nature has in store at some of our most amazing wild places on the North Shore. Joppa Flats' engaging and experienced staff will introduce families to local beaches, forests, and wetlands to make observations in nature, identify wildlife, and enjoy hands on science activities outdoors. Sign up for one, some, or all!