Frog Love in the Pink Beds
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February pulls frogs out of their hiding places to find mates and lay eggs in woodland waters. Adults are invited to explore this ages old phenomenon and enjoy the winter woods. A powerpoint program on wood frogs and amphibian conservation is followed by a peek at a nearby breeding pool in a garden and, weather permitting, a ramble further afield in search of a wild pool.
Event Contact Information:
Cindy Carpenter ccarpenter02@fs.fed.us 828-877-3265 ext. 226Occurrence Information
Date:
Feb 14, 2009Time:
11:00 AM-02:00 PMCost:
$5.00Details:
Program begins in the Forest Discovery Center. Light refreshments will be offered. After an introduction to Pink Beds valley history and amphibians through song, a naturalist will present a program on the natural history of local frogs. We'll then visit the water feature behind the Center. If the timing isn't right to see frogs we may see eggs. Then folks are invited to go on a walk over mostly flat terrain to check on breeding pools in the wild. Program takes place rain or shine, and will be cancelled If winter weather makes travel to the Cradle difficult. If in doubt call 828-877-3130. The Cradle is in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC, 11.5 miles from intersections of highways 280, 64, and 276.Location:
Cradle of Forestry in America Historic SiteHwy 276
Pisgah Forest , NC 28768
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