Ashuelot Valley Environmental Observatory

Archive for February, 2008

Think SPRING!

Posted: Friday, February 29th, 2008 @ 8:50 am in AVEO News, Amphibians, Salamanders, Vernal Pools | No Comments »

Don’t let the snow fool you! The spring amphibian migration is just around the corner, and AVEO is training Salamander Crossing Guards to safely usher salamanders, frogs, and toads across busy roads on the Big Night(s)! Click here for Salamander Crossing Brigade training dates and details.

Stoneflies and Mayflies and Hellgrammites, oh my!

Posted: Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 @ 10:50 am in AVEO News, Water Quality | No Comments »

The long-awaited Bug Nights (and Bug Afternoons too!) are here!

What can bugs tell us about water quality in the Ashuelot River? Get an up-close look at the amazing creatures that live beneath the riffles — while helping AVEO monitor local water quality — at indoor Bug Nights in February and March! Click here [...]