*DATE AND TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE

On wet and warm evenings early in the spring, Ambystoma salamanders walk from their territories on the forest floor to vernal pools to mate. On the right night, it can be quite a spectacle to see the salamanders gathering. The Clifton Institute has healthy populations of both Spotted Salamanders and Jefferson Salamanders and we expect them to start mating in mid-late February. Join us for an evening walk to go look for these interesting animals, as well as the other amphibians that breed in our vernal pools. We expect to go out sometime around February 20, but we will keep our eye on the weather and pick an evening that looks right for the ideal conditions.

To register for this event, please click the button below. Your name will then be added to a list that we will email one or two days in advance of what looks like the right night.

Cost: Free!

Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult

Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on the morning of the event.

COVID-19 information: This program will occur entirely outside and is limited to 10 people. We will practice social distancing and wear masks, so please bring one with you. Please DO NOT attend if you or anyone in your household has experienced any symptoms related to the coronavirus in the last two weeks. The farmhouse will be closed.

Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event, please let us know as soon as possible. Due to smaller group size limits imposed due to COVID-19, many of our events have waitlists, and a few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact. 

What to wear: We will likely go out on a rainy evening so we recommend rubber boots and rain gear.

What to bring: Mask (required), bottle of water, flashlight, camera

Registration REQUIRED: By clicking the ‘Register’ button below, you agree that you have read and understood the information included on our liability release form (click here).

We look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!