I Love a Rainy Night: The Rhythm of Forest Amphibians

Beneath the towering trees of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, under the leaves, rotting logs, lives a fantastic group of amphibians. Nocturnal in their behavior and hunkered down in underground retreats, forest salamanders often go undetected – until they move on rainy nights in large numbers for their annual breeding migrations to vernal pools. Along with wood frogs, these amphibians encounter many roads that bisect their habitat, and in some places, they also encounter volunteers who lend a hand to provide safe passage.

Discover the fascinating world of forest amphibians, their life histories and role in forest ecosystems, and opportunities to get involved in conservation of vernal pool-breeding amphibians.

Heady has a BS in Environmental Science from Rutgers University and an MS in Biology from Idaho State University. She has worked on biodiversity conservation in the Hudson River estuary watershed for nearly 25 years and started the Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Project in 2009.

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The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Sign up to attend in person at our Lovejoy Auditorium in Millbrook, NY, or watch a live stream online. Offered in partnership with the Catskill Science Collaborative.

Cary’s public lectures are made possible, in part, by support from Harney & Sons Fine Teas.

This event is hosted by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, an independent non-profit that supports basic environmental research with the potential for transformative impact.

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