“Wicked Big Puddles”: A Naturalist Explores Vernal Pools


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ClassGraphic Vernal pools are temporary wetlands found throughout our forests and fields that fill with water from rain and snowmelt in the fall and winter and host a riot of ingenious amphibian and invertebrate life in the spring before turning back to dusty depressions in the summer. For naturalists, vernals are magical places replete with fascinating creatures that have captivated Bruce for the past half-century and appeared often in his articles. Through images and stories, we’ll meet the cast of characters that use these part-time ponds for mating sites and nurseries and discover the strategies they’ve evolved to navigate the challenges posed by an impermanent aquatic environment.
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Class Details

2 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Mon.  
  Mon.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  OLLI. 
  Off-Site.

Instructor : Bruce Fellman 

 

Notice

Please read:  The second session will be an approximately one-half-mile hike through the local woods to visit a vernal pool and sample its biodiversity. We’ll be walking on a fairly wide and relatively flat trail that is not wheelchair accessible. Please wear waterproof shoes or boots as it is muddy along the vernal edges. Suggested Reading: PDFs of articles will be sent to participants prior to the class.

Tuition: 

$35.00

Registration Closes On
Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/6/2026 Mon 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Bruce Fellman  ClassRoom
4/13/2026 Mon 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Off-Site, Off-Site  Map Bruce Fellman  Off-Site

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