Michigan Vernal Pools are temporary water sources caused by precipitation and precipitation runoff. They are critical habitats for many plants and animals with specialized adaptations for coping with temporary and variable hydroperiods. STEM and Branch is partnered with Michigan State University (Go Green!) and the Michigan Natural Features Inventory: Vernal Pools Patrol to help study and record these valuable natural phenomenon.

Vernal Pool Exploration 2024

Cross-curricular Vernal Pool Exploration including Sensory Storytime, Edible Vernal Pools, PE, Art, Biology

MAEOE Conference Presentation 2022

Cross-Curricular look at Vernal Pools with Environmental Education, Art, Sensory Storytime, Engineering, Physical Education, Microbiology

Naming/Data Collecting/Cataloging ENP-1/2/3 Vernal Pools for MNFI Database

Ensley Nature Preserve: SABA Spring Break Camp, April 6

HCNC Vernal Pool (winter to spring)