Are you curious about vernal pools, their importance in the landscape and the

animals that rely on them? Come hear about local efforts rescuing and studying

frogs and salamanders asthey cross busy roadsto complete their breeding cycles.

Learn about these ancient and incredible animals and their life cycles and what

you can do to help their survival.  

This talk will be given by Amy Green, Littleton Conservation Agent, and Scott Smyers, Vice

President and Senior Scientist of Oxbow Associates, Inc. Mr. Smyers hasstudied the behavior and

ecology of amphibian and reptile species native to the eastern United States for more than 30

years. Ms. Green has worked as the Littleton Conservation Agent since 2015 and serves on the

Acton Conservation Commission. She has been recruiting volunteers since 2019 to cross over

1,000 amphibians in roads in both Littleton and Acton.