Our Vernal Pool Program is a collaboration between WNC and Ridgefield Public Schools. Fourth grade students learn what a vernal pool is and why they are important. Students collect biological, chemical, and physical data from our pools to monitor these habitats over time.

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Vernal Pools are small bodies of water, typically found in the woods, that dry out occasionally. They are important habitats for a variety of animals.

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Select a page below to begin learning about this incredible habitat!

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What is a Vernal Pool?

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Vernal Pool Wildlife

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Conservation of Vernal Pools

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Visit Local Pools of Ridgefield

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Teacher/Parent Resources

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2017: 4th Grade Vernal Pool Data

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