Vernal Pools
Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Creature feature: Wood frog
Do you know why wood frogs are world-famous for their hibernation skills? Find out!
Dive deep into vernal pools
Under the cover of warm rain on early spring nights, dozens of amphibians make their annual “migrations” to vernal pools.
Vernal pools reveal valuable information about salamanders
Created by snowmelt and rainfall during winter and early spring, vernal pools provide critical habitat for critters like salamanders.