Monday, Oct 2, 2023

Going out into the forest is always more fun with friends. The Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership and the Vernal Pool Patrol are hosting an in-person gathering for our network of volunteers, partners, and friends to connect, form monitoring groups, and as always, learn more about these fascinating wetlands.

This open house style event is an excellent way to meet and connect with folks passionate about conservation. It is intended for current Pool Patrollers, MVPP partners, and all those interested in joining the Pool Patrol or learning more about vernal pools!

Click here to register on Eventbrite!

When: Sunday, October 22nd from 12-3pm

Where: Michigan Nature Association, 2301 Science Parkway, Okemos, MI

What: This open house style event is an excellent way to meet and connect with folks passionate about conservation. We will have various partners present and different activities to participate in.

Who: It is intended for current Pool Patrollers, MVPP partners, and all those interested in joining the Pool Patrol or learning more about vernal pools!

Join the fun on October 22nd in Okemos to…

• Connect with other Pool Patrollers, discuss your survey season and/or form monitoring groups for 2024.
• Learn fall visit skills, like estimating soil texture using the ribbon test.
• Practice your vernal pool species ID, including macroinvertebrates.
• Get a helping hand with the monitoring form and Survey123.
• Unleash your creative side with family-friendly activities, snacks, and crafts!