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Ephemeral Anniversary
February 23, 2023
Click here to watch now! Happy Anniversary, "Ephemeral"! Today, the Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership & its community of partners are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of the video, “Ephemeral”, created in partnership by the Michigan Nature Association and Fauna Creative, that beautifully captures the magic of vernal pools and some of the s
Vernal Pool Merchandise
February 6, 2023
Support the Vernal Pool Patrol-- Merch Available! A vernal pool enthusiasts dream come true, merchandise is now available for sale for a limited time!Open now until February 27th,you can purchase your own vernal pool species t-shirt, spotted salamander hat, and various vernal pool sticker designs. There are even bundles available for nature centers to purchase!All products are open for pre-sale
VPP training dates
January 30, 2023
Register for this years Vernal Pool Patrol Training series! Get involved in the Vernal Pool Patrol, a statewide community science monitoring program that trains volunteers to use a standard protocol to map and collect data on their local vernal pools! This virtual training (via Zoom) will provide information and resources to those interested in participating in the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol o
Hoffmeister et al., 2022
October 6, 2022
A 2022 research article reviews how vernal pools are defined and mapped, as well as synthesizes the impacts that forest harvesting has on vernal pool ecosystems. Read more below! Hoffmeister et al 2022_ID Mapping Management of VPs in GL Region_nrs_2022_hofmeister_001 (1).pdf
Media Coverage
August 3, 2022
Interested in learning more about vernal pools and the Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership? Check out our news coverage from this past spring! MLive featured vernal pools twice, highlighting their biodiversity in, "Michigan's Short Lived Vernal Pools are the Coral Reefs of Our Forests", and fairy shrimp, "Where to Find Fairy Shrimp in Michigan's Woods This Spring"