A pair of newts (Notophthalmus viridescens), male and female, that
were caught in a trap. Note also the little dip net the children were
using to catch small pond animals.
Sunday February 28, 2010
Salamander Survey Kick-Off Meeting
Leslie Science & Nature Center - 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Be part of the 7th year of Michigan’s original Salamander Monitoring Program! With your help, we will learn more about these species’ population abundance and distribution around town. If you have some identification experience and a willingness to get muddy, please apply.
Please RSVP by calling NAP at 734.794.6627 by February 24- space is limited!
Learn more about Ann Arbor's salamanders by visiting our webpage here.
Spend this winter getting to know the area’s salamanders’ appearance and habitat. Go out in the field and familiarize yourself with the parks whenever you can, then come to the kickoff next spring and learn how to record your observations and hone your skills. Surveying is done three to six times during early spring at multiple sites, and each visit takes a few hours.
Learn more about Michigan's salamanders from the DNR at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12145_12201-61141--,00.html.