The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is partnering with Joshua’s Tract Conservation and Historic Trust to host these field-learning activities with Dr. Herrick as part of an ongoing research project to observe and track the herps that seek shelter in artificial habitats called coverboards throughout the Allanach-Wolf Woodlands.

Dr. Herrick is a professor at UConn who studies herpetology and behavioral ecology. During these guided hikes, she will explain the ecology and behavior of the herps that people would commonly encounter in Connecticut in their native habitat.

Evening walk (Friday March 28) is recommended for participants aged 12 and up, and those who are comfortable traversing the woods at night. Those 16 and under must be accompanied by a chaperone!

* These events are free and open to the public! *

* Space is limited and separate registration is required for each event!!! *

Information about the morning walk can be found here:

https://s.uconn.edu/morning-herp-walk-sp2025

These hikes may be challenging for some and will include hilly, wet areas and forays off trail to view coverboards and wade into vernal pools or ponds. Heavy-weight, water proof boots are recommended, as are pants and headlamps. Vernal pools may be up to adults’ knees – wear your waders if you’ve got them! These events will be held rain or shine!

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is partnering with Joshua’s Tract Conservation and Historic Trust to host these field-learning activities with Dr. Herrick as part of an ongoing research project to observe and track the herps that seek shelter in artificial habitats called coverboards throughout the Allanach-Wolf Woodlands.

Dr. Herrick is a professor at UConn who studies herpetology and behavioral ecology. During these guided hikes, she will explain the ecology and behavior of the herps that people would commonly encounter in Connecticut in their native habitat.

Morning hike (Saturday March 29) is recommended for participants aged 8 and up. Those 16 and under must be accompanied by a chaperone!

* These events are free and open to the public! *

* Space is limited and separate registration is required for each event!!! *

Information about the nighttime walk can be found here:

https://s.uconn.edu/night-herp-walk-sp2025

These hikes may be challenging for some and will include hilly, wet areas and forays off trail to view coverboards and wade into vernal pools or ponds. Heavy-weight, water proof boots are recommended, as are pants and headlamps. Vernal pools may be up to adults’ knees – wear your waders if you’ve got them! These events will be held rain or shine!