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Newton Conservators announce upcoming programs
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Residents can join the Newton Conservators for its online spring Wednesday webinar series.
Each program will begin at 7 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Attendees should register in advance for each webinar. Registrations will close at 3 p.m. on the day of the event.
To register, visit http://NewtonConservators.org.
Vernal Pools, 7 p.m. April 7
Seasonal ponds known as vernal pools can be found throughout the area. Bare Pond and Dolan Pond are two examples. Discover how these pools form and the many wonderful adaptations that allow the invertebrates and amphibians that inhabit these ephemeral pools to survive in the low oxygen water. See fairy shrimp, salamanders, wood frogs, and many more. We will also describe the commonly available materials you need if residents want to try their hand at seeing these interesting creatures up close and personal. Presented by Barbara Bates, teacher, naturalist an