Puddle or vernal pool? Take a closer look to find out. Vernal pools, Michigan’s fantastical temporary wetlands, are teeming with life. They’ve earned the nickname, “powerhouse puddles” from the state ...

When the Northwoods begin to thaw, whimsical creatures like fairy shrimp and spotted salamanders quietly come to life in Michigan’s vernal pools. It’s on us to keep it that way. The water is still—a ...

The reflective pools of water that surround low-lying trees on the side of the road right after spring’s snowmelt are more than pretty. In fact, they are an essential part of the ecosystem for any ...

One of my favorite memories was when we first moved to Maine, over 30 years ago, and discovered vernal pools (our house was surrounded by them). Vernal pools are seasonal forested wetlands that fill ...

POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Powhatan State Park is hosting a vernal pool discovery event on Saturday, where attendees can learn about the creatures that inhabit the temporary seasonal wetlands.

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