Earth Day Vernal Pools Trek at Bynan Conservation Area
SATURDAY, April 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
Bynan Conservation Area, New Ludlow Road, South Hadley
Guided by wildlife biologist Brad Timm and Conservation administrator Rebekah Cornell
Meet at 12:45pm at the New Ludlow Road Trailhead
(dirt pulloff just past Fairway Wholsale Distributors)
Parking available at the Fairway Distributors lot or on the road near the trailhead.
Bynan Conservation Area Trail Map (PDF)
Free Pre-Trek Online Educational Session:
THURSDAY, April 18 at 7:00pm
Join Brad Timm to learn more about vernal pools and what to expect on the 1-mile hike.
To register for the optional one-hour session: https://bit.ly/VernalPoolTrekTalk
Brad Timm is a wildlife biologist who has conducted wildlife research in the Northeastern U.S. for some 20 years, primarily focusing on amphibians and reptiles. He has an M.S. and a Ph.D. degree in Wildlife Conservation from UMass Amherst and earned his B.S. in Wildlife Biology at the University of Rhode Island. There will be time for Q&A.
Please note: Treks are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or ground conditions. Please be sure to check the Bike/Walk Committee page on the Town website for any cancellation notices or other information, including upcoming Treks: www.southhadley.org/bikewalk. Should there be a cancellation decision, information is posted online by 10:00am on the day of the hike.