Student Research Highlight
August 17, 2023
Read more about Alyssa's research project on vernal pools in the Keweenaw Peninsula!
Program Evaluation Results
May 11, 2023
We asked Pool Patrollers & program coordinators to evaluate the Pool Patrol program. Here are the results and the updates to the program based off of your feedback!
Michigan Radio Coverage
April 3, 2023
Listen or read about vernal pools and magical amphibian migration nights! Beth Weiler and Yu Man Lee talk to Michigan Radio's Lester Graham. Photo by Beth Weiler.
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Ephemeral Anniversary
February 23, 2023
Click here to watch now! Happy Anniversary, "Ephemeral"! Today, the Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership & its community of partners are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of the video, “Ephemeral”, created in partnership by the Michigan Nature Association and Fauna Creative, that beautifully captures the magic of vernal pools and some of the s
Vernal Pool Merchandise
February 6, 2023
Support the Vernal Pool Patrol-- Merch Available! A vernal pool enthusiasts dream come true, merchandise is now available for sale for a limited time!Open now until February 27th,you can purchase your own vernal pool species t-shirt, spotted salamander hat, and various vernal pool sticker designs. There are even bundles available for nature centers to purchase!All products are open for pre-sale
Hoffmeister et al., 2022
October 6, 2022
A 2022 research article reviews how vernal pools are defined and mapped, as well as synthesizes the impacts that forest harvesting has on vernal pool ecosystems. Read more below! Hoffmeister et al 2022_ID Mapping Management of VPs in GL Region_nrs_2022_hofmeister_001 (1).pdf