Interested in learning about vernal pools? Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust Board member Roger Rittmaster and his expert colleagues to learn about and then explore these pools of water that provide important and temporary habitat for distinctive plants and animals.

Tuesday, May 3 — Vernal Pools Ecology talk, 7 p.m., Camden Public Library. Kris Hoffman, educator and UMO Ph.D. student, will explain the ecology of Maine's vernal pools and how we regulate the most productive pools. This talk will provide a background for the May 7 visit to a vernal pool in Lincolnville.

Saturday, May 7 — Vernal Pools field trip, 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Spring is the time of year when vernal pools show their maximal activity. Join leader Abbey Feuka to explore a large vernal pool at Tanglewood 4H camp in Lincolnville. Bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. Meet in the circle at the end of the public portion of Tanglewood Road.

For more information see the calendar under "Attend an Event" at coastalmountains.org. For last minute changes, contact Coastal Mountains Land Trust at 207-236-7091 or info@coastalmountains.org.