Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds

Vernal pools are relatively small, seasonal wetlands that have shallow water and support a wide array of wildlife, plants, and aquatic micro-organisms. This program will allow people to get a closer look at unique and specialized life in vernal pools and a greater understanding of the importance of pools in the forest ecosystem.

Frank Parisio is a life long naturalist and a professional freshwater wetland ecologist. He has nearly 20 years of professional experience studying vernal and seasonal pool wetlands throughout the Catskills and Hudson Valley region. His particular interests are wildlife usage of vernal pools, and water quality and hydrologic fluctuations over time with changes in local climate and forest condition. Frank is passionate about wetland protection and enjoys sharing the wonders of vernal pools with others.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rock Oak Preserve | Woodstock Land Conservancy, 230 Basin Road, West Hurley, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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