Visit a Vernal Pool
The best time to see a vernal pool is spring. Watch for tiny tadpoles swimming about, camouflaged masses of frog or salamander eggs, or delicate fairy shrimp safely sheltered under submerged leaves.
You'll catch a glimpse of a magical and critical part of the seasonal cycles of New England, and come away with a better understanding of why we need to protect the nature of Massachusetts.
Sanctuaries with Vernal Pools
Many of Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries are home to vernal pools, including:
Greater Boston
Broadmoor, Natick
Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
North of Boston
Ipswich River, Topsfield
South of Boston
Attleboro Springs, Attleboro
Moose Hill, Sharon
Oak Knoll, Attleboro
Stony Brook, Norfolk
Central Massachusetts
Broad Meadow Brook, Worcester
Lincoln Woods, Leominster
Connecticut River Valley
Arcadia, Easthampton & Northampton
Berkshires
Pleasant Valley, Lenox