Join Ted and Jeff for a talk about spotted salamanders, the ones that migrate under Henry Street in North Amherst. We will explain their wonderful yearly life cycle, including the first night of spring migration that has come to be called Big Night. We’ll also describe some of the fascinating adaptations unique to these creatures.

After the talk, for all interested in volunteering for Big Night, we will explain specifics about how you can help, what to wear, and what to look for. On Big Night we collect data about the numbers of animals using the tunnels. Also during this evening we will describe how you can help with our late April salamander egg mass count, the best way to census a population of these animals. The salamanders need you!

with Ted Watt and Jeff Mazur, Hitchcock Center Naturalists
Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm
Registration encouraged

Our thanks to W.D. Cowls, Inc. for their cooperation with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Henry Street salamander tunnels on their property.