Presentation To The Native Plant Society of New Jersey (February 21st, 2024)
Vernal pools provide critical breeding habitat for frogs, toads, and salamanders in Kentucky. Watch Tom Biebighauser describe the highly successful techniques he has developed for restoring vernal pools that look and function like natural wetlands. You’ll meet dedicated individuals across the United States and Canada who are building vernal pools to provide habitat for pollinators and rare species of animals at schools, on rangeland, in forests, fields, and even in their backyards!
“Hi Tom,
What a fabulous talk. You had 300 online viewers from beginning to end. Just spectacular. I want to personally thank you for the talk. It was informative and inspiring. Since my vernal pool project has really turned into a year-round project, after watching your talk, I think it’s time to make a vernal pool or two on my property next year! I would love to meet you and see your work when you come up to the Hudson area. Heck, maybe I can convince my frog-loving daughter who is in college at Bard about 10 minutes away to come out as well. Thank you again!”
– Kazys Varnelis, Ph.D., President, Native Plant Society of New Jersey
