Each year, as spring unfolds, vernal pools fill with rainwater and become specialized nurseries for amphibians, crustaceans, and other woodland wildlife. Join Harris Center ecologist Brett Amy Thelen and Michael Nerrie of Distant Hill to search for salamander eggs, fairy shrimp, and other wonders in the beautiful vernal pools along the Distant Hill Nature Trail, an accessible trail with gentle slopes and a hard-packed gravel surface. A great way for folks of all ages to make some wild discoveries!

Nature for All outings are designed with inclusivity in mind; all are welcome, including people who experience accessibility challenges as a result of a disability or other health concern. This outing is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Distant Hill Nature Trail in Alstead. Space is limited, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, contact Brett.

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail.

Fairy shrimp in a vernal pool (video © thepigeongirl via iNaturalist)