An assessment of all amphibians and reptiles that call The Morton Arboretum home was completed in the fall of 2023. This half-day workshop will highlight the species found at the Arboretum as well as the field survey techniques used for the assessment.
In the classroom, participants will learn the names and calls of frogs and salamanders that breed throughout the Arboretum. The most common turtles and snakes found in the ponds, prairies, and creeks of the Arboretum will also be covered. In the field, survey techniques and equipment will include checking minnow traps, basking sites, and artificial cover objects for live animals.
Rubber knee boots and/or waders are recommended for the field portion of this workshop. A limited number of boots will be available to borrow from the Arboretum.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Susan Lawrence, adjunct professor, Aurora University
Age: 16 and older
Course number: N377
