# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A close look at unique and specialized life in vernal pools and a greater understanding of the importance of pools in the forest ecosystem.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f451d410-ec69-11f0-a075-5dd995e599df-rimg-w592-h740-dc332e17-gmir.jpg Vernal pools are relatively small, seasonal wetlands that have shallow water and support a wide array of wildlife, plants, and aquatic micro-organisms. This program will allow people to get a closer look at unique and specialized life in vernal pools and a greater understanding of the importance of pools in the forest ecosystem. About Frank ParisioFrank Parisio is a life long naturalist and a professional freshwater wetland ecologist. He has nearly 20 years of professional experience studying vernal and seasonal pool wetlands throughout the Catskills and Hudson Valley region. His particular interests are wildlife usage of vernal pools, and water quality and hydrologic fluctuations over time with changes in local climate and forest condition. Frank is passionate about wetland protection and enjoys sharing the wonders of vernal pools with others. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f4820bd0-ec69-11f0-9788-055b7fa481f0-rimg-w555-h740-dc5e6260-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-hurley/vernal-pool-ecology-explorations-of-unique-life-in-shallow-water-worlds/100001979884975258 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Hurley - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Rock Oak Preserve | Woodstock Land Conservancy - **lat**: 41.97977909999999 - **long**: -74.0931145 - **full address**: Rock Oak Preserve | Woodstock Land Conservancy, 230 Basin Road, West Hurley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/61ba78cef6a6659e928b1fe60be03e2f503a029732e56c4e74917f1369bfaee9-rimg-w1200-h800-dc302f13-gmir.jpg?v=1767860057 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds being held? - **A:** Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Rock Oak Preserve | Woodstock Land Conservancy, 230 Basin Road, West Hurley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds? - **A:** Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds is organized by Woodstock Land Conservancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vernal Pool Ecology: Explorations of Unique Life in Shallow Water Worlds is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Hurley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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