Vernal Pools: Nature’s Nurseries
WHAT IS A VERNAL POOL? Have you ever noticed the small pond-like feature to the south of the parking lot? This is a vernal, or ephemeral pool. In the simplest definition, vernal pools are nature’s nurseries. These small, unassuming pools are small, isolated, seasonal wetlands teeming with life. Vernal pools may form in deciduous forests […]