Springtime Salamander Crossing Season is Coming! Become a salamander crossing guard!

The Salamanders will soon be on the move. Are you ready?

Each Spring darkness and rain inspire some off our local land dwelling amphibians to head for water to create the next generation. When conditions are right in late March and early April, spotted salamanders, Jefferson salamanders and wood frogs make the trek to their breeding pools. These migration nights provide a rare opportunity to see the amphibians that breed in vernal pools.

When their migration to breeding habitat forces amphibians to cross roads, high mortality often results. If these local populations are to remain viable, they need our help.

Training will be held March 28 6:30 to 8:00 at 492 Dover Rd in South Newfane, home of the heart shaped pond.

Join us for coffee, tea, cider and munchies Call Patti Smith, Naturalist, Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (802) 257-5785, or Lynn Forrest (802) 348-7984.

To find out how to become a salamander crossing guard or find a crossing site near you,visit http://www.beec.org/get-involved/conservation-projects/salamanders/ Watch a youtube video to learn about salamanders at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVxIlKI3djU Hope to see you.

Lynn