Vernal Pools from Ice Age to Space Age with Michael Hayslett [via Zoom]
Date/Time
Thursday, February 13, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Contact
potowmack@vnps.org
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Join vernal pool expert Michael Hayslett who will present “Vernal Pools from Ice Age to Space Age.”
A vernal pool is a form of temporary, freshwater wetland that contains water for a portion of the year and supports a fantastic array of wildlife and plants, some specially adapted for these habitats and many being rare species in Virginia. Vernal pools are often found in the floodplain of a stream, in seasonally-flooded woodlands, as sinkhole ponds, or where rainwater and snow collect in forest depressions.
Vernal Pool – Photo by Michael Hayslett
Mike Hayslett pioneered vernal pool awareness in Virginia. With over 30 years of traveling the state educating, studying pools, and advising on these freshwater wetlands, he became known as “Virginia’s leading vernal pools expert.” He promotes conservation of these unique habitats, and helps communities and landowners better understand, appreciate and manage their vernal pool wetlands and related wildlife.