Warning! On the field trip you will be handling sensitive and fragile organisms which are easily contaminated.
Please ensure you bring properly cleaned waterproof footwear and hands are free from perfumes or lotions.
It is suggested that footwear be cleaned to prevent cross contamination of other pools.
Please Read - Disinfection protocols when being in and around vernal pools for field work, in order to prevent the spread of diseases between distant pool sites: https://parcplace.org/resources/herpetofaunal-disease-resources/
Required Pre-Trip Reading
Vernal Pools 101-Youtube Series (Click to launch Playlist)
Vernal Pools - Fragile and threatened seasonal wetlands
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Vernal Pools - Documenting life in temporary ponds
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