PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Purpose: To provide educational resources, opportunities and experiences to further the understanding, protection and enjoyment of Ohio’s hidden wonders found in the precious seasonal wetlands we call Vernal Pools.
OHIO VERNAL POOL NETWORK PROGRAM
The program has been expanded to encourage and enable other environmental and outdoor educators to provide similar vernal pool education in their own communities throughout Ohio. We have refined our presentations with workshop participant feedback on the following topics:
Each PowerPoint presentation comes with a complete set of speaker notes. Additional resources and fact sheets are included. The program includes 20 copies of our updated 4th edition of the Ohio’s Hidden Wonders a field guide to Ohio’s vernal pools. Our education network affiliates will also receive marketing support through our website, newsletter and other means. While the core content of the education package are the presentations, a wealth of fact sheets (FS) and other resources are included for anyone to dive deeply into the topic.
The entire education package of workshop materials and marketing support includes 20 Ohio's Hidden Wonders books and digital files for a donation of $500. This cost is equal to the retail price of the books alone. Anyone interested in this program is invited to attend Vernal Poolooza March. Pre-order your vernal pool education package for pickup at the conference and save $25 shipping cost.
To join the network now, order your vernal pool education package HERE.
For more information or questions, please contact us HERE or call Ray Stewart 440-225-1279.
- vernal pool amphibians,
- vernal pool macro-invertebrates,
- vernal pool plants,
- an introduction to vernal pool ecology and
- monitoring vernal pools with iNaturalist.
Each PowerPoint presentation comes with a complete set of speaker notes. Additional resources and fact sheets are included. The program includes 20 copies of our updated 4th edition of the Ohio’s Hidden Wonders a field guide to Ohio’s vernal pools. Our education network affiliates will also receive marketing support through our website, newsletter and other means. While the core content of the education package are the presentations, a wealth of fact sheets (FS) and other resources are included for anyone to dive deeply into the topic.
The entire education package of workshop materials and marketing support includes 20 Ohio's Hidden Wonders books and digital files for a donation of $500. This cost is equal to the retail price of the books alone. Anyone interested in this program is invited to attend Vernal Poolooza March. Pre-order your vernal pool education package for pickup at the conference and save $25 shipping cost.
To join the network now, order your vernal pool education package HERE.
For more information or questions, please contact us HERE or call Ray Stewart 440-225-1279.
Presentations and Ancillary Materials
1. Introduction to Vernal Pool Ecology
Introduction to Vernal Pools ( .ppt)
Introduction to Vernal Pools Speaking Notes( .pdf)
FS - How to Identify a Dry Vernal Pool (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Tips for Landowners (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Hydrology (.pdf)
Other Resources
A Guide to Creating Vernal Ponds by Thomas R. Biebighauser (.pdf)
Americas Wetlands Our Vital Link (.pdf)
Assessment of Wetland Mitigation Projects in Ohio (.pdf)
Biodiversity Values of Geographically Isolated Wetlands in the US (.pdf)
Ephemeral Wetlands .pdf
Geographically Isolated Wetlands Are Important BGC Reactors on the Landscape (.pdf)
Geographically Isolated Wetlands Are Part of the Hydrological Landscape (.pdf)
Geographically Isolated Wetlands Rethinking a Misnomer (.pdf)
Hydrologic Connectivity Between Geographically Isolated Wetlands and Surface Water Systems (.pdf)
Living with Wetlands (.pdf)
Maine Municipal Guide to Mapping and Conserving Vernal Pool (.pdf)
Now You See Them (.pdf)
Ohio's Listed Species (.pdf)
Relative Effects of Geologically Isolated Wetlands on Streamflow (.pdf)
Wetlands Supplement- Incorporating Wetlands into Watershed Planning (.pdf)
2. Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrates
Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrates (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrates Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrate (.pdf)
Could Mosquitoes Found in Ohio Carry the Zika Virus? (.pdf)
Other Resources
Identification Guide to Freshwater Macroinvertebrates (.pdf)
Pub320-Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ohio field Guide by Ohio Division of Wildlife (.pdf)
3. Vernal Pool Amphibians
Vernal Pool Amphibians (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Amphibians Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Amphibian (.pdf)
FS - Where Are Ohio's Amphibians in Winter (.pdf)
Other Resources
Amphibian Field Manual by OEPA (.pdf)
Best Development Practices Conserving Pool-breeding Amphibians (.pdf)
Field Guide to Amphibian Larvae and Eggs (.pdf)
Habitat Management Guidelines for Amphibians and Reptiles (.pdf)
Key to Amphibian Eggs (.pdf)
Pub348-Amphibians of Ohio field guide by Ohio Division of Wildlife (.pdf)
Pub354-Reptiles of Ohio field guide by Ohio Division of Wildlife (,pdf)
4. Vernal Pool Plants
Vernal Pool Plants (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Plants Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Basic Plant Anatomy (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Plants (.pdf)
FS - What is a hydrophyte? (.pdf)
Other Resources
Wetland Plant ID-Sedges and Rushes (.pdf)
5. Monitoring Vernal Pools with iNaturalist
Vernal Pool Monitoring with iNaturalist (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Monitoring with iNaturalist Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Estimating Vernal Pool Size (.pdf)
FS - Get Going with iNaturalist (.pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions—iNaturalist (.pdf)
Other Resources
Disinfection Protocol by NEPARC (.pdf)
Volunteer Wetland Monitoring Guide (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Birds (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Butterflies (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Frogs and Toads (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Intro (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Invasive Plants (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Macroinvertebrates (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Odonata (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Small Mammals (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Water Quality (.pdf)
6. About Ohio Vernal Pool Network
OVPN Info (.ppt)
OVPN Info Speaking Notes (.pdf)
1. Introduction to Vernal Pool Ecology
Introduction to Vernal Pools ( .ppt)
Introduction to Vernal Pools Speaking Notes( .pdf)
FS - How to Identify a Dry Vernal Pool (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Tips for Landowners (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Hydrology (.pdf)
Other Resources
A Guide to Creating Vernal Ponds by Thomas R. Biebighauser (.pdf)
Americas Wetlands Our Vital Link (.pdf)
Assessment of Wetland Mitigation Projects in Ohio (.pdf)
Biodiversity Values of Geographically Isolated Wetlands in the US (.pdf)
Ephemeral Wetlands .pdf
Geographically Isolated Wetlands Are Important BGC Reactors on the Landscape (.pdf)
Geographically Isolated Wetlands Are Part of the Hydrological Landscape (.pdf)
Geographically Isolated Wetlands Rethinking a Misnomer (.pdf)
Hydrologic Connectivity Between Geographically Isolated Wetlands and Surface Water Systems (.pdf)
Living with Wetlands (.pdf)
Maine Municipal Guide to Mapping and Conserving Vernal Pool (.pdf)
Now You See Them (.pdf)
Ohio's Listed Species (.pdf)
Relative Effects of Geologically Isolated Wetlands on Streamflow (.pdf)
Wetlands Supplement- Incorporating Wetlands into Watershed Planning (.pdf)
2. Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrates
Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrates (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrates Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Macroinvertebrate (.pdf)
Could Mosquitoes Found in Ohio Carry the Zika Virus? (.pdf)
Other Resources
Identification Guide to Freshwater Macroinvertebrates (.pdf)
Pub320-Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ohio field Guide by Ohio Division of Wildlife (.pdf)
3. Vernal Pool Amphibians
Vernal Pool Amphibians (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Amphibians Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Amphibian (.pdf)
FS - Where Are Ohio's Amphibians in Winter (.pdf)
Other Resources
Amphibian Field Manual by OEPA (.pdf)
Best Development Practices Conserving Pool-breeding Amphibians (.pdf)
Field Guide to Amphibian Larvae and Eggs (.pdf)
Habitat Management Guidelines for Amphibians and Reptiles (.pdf)
Key to Amphibian Eggs (.pdf)
Pub348-Amphibians of Ohio field guide by Ohio Division of Wildlife (.pdf)
Pub354-Reptiles of Ohio field guide by Ohio Division of Wildlife (,pdf)
4. Vernal Pool Plants
Vernal Pool Plants (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Plants Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Basic Plant Anatomy (.pdf)
FS - Vernal Pool Plants (.pdf)
FS - What is a hydrophyte? (.pdf)
Other Resources
Wetland Plant ID-Sedges and Rushes (.pdf)
5. Monitoring Vernal Pools with iNaturalist
Vernal Pool Monitoring with iNaturalist (.ppt)
Vernal Pool Monitoring with iNaturalist Speaking Notes (.pdf)
FS - Estimating Vernal Pool Size (.pdf)
FS - Get Going with iNaturalist (.pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions—iNaturalist (.pdf)
Other Resources
Disinfection Protocol by NEPARC (.pdf)
Volunteer Wetland Monitoring Guide (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Birds (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Butterflies (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Frogs and Toads (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Intro (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Invasive Plants (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Macroinvertebrates (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Odonata (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Small Mammals (.pdf)
Wetland Monitoring Series-Water Quality (.pdf)
6. About Ohio Vernal Pool Network
OVPN Info (.ppt)
OVPN Info Speaking Notes (.pdf)
