Vernal Pools: Exploring Giant Puddles!

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Venue:	South Shore Natural Science Center
Hours:	10:00-11:30AM
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

Puddles come and puddles go, and so do vernal pools! These mysterious, temporary bodies of water are home to many different animals, if only for a short time. Spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and fairy shrimp use these pools to lay their eggs; and turtles visit to find food. Join us for crafts and hands-on activities with microscopes and hand lens inside; and then venture outside to explore these unique and magical wetlands.

The whole family will enjoy this adventure, but dress for the weather – the salamanders don’t care if it’s raining and neither do we!

Pre-registration and payment requested to ensure proper staffing.
Appropriate for ages 5 and up

COST

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$5 members/$7 non-members per person

WEBSITE

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www.ssnsc.org/programs/family.htm

LOCATION

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Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA map
Phone: (781) 659-2559