Episode
Episode 274:The Vernal Pool Parade - A Deeper Dive
- Podcast
- The Wandering Naturalist
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- Apr 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1872
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Summary
In our second episode we sit down with Dr. Mark Hanson to hear about his research on vernal pools during his career with the Minnesota DNR. We zoom out a bit from vernal pools themselves and learn about their impact on what's around them. From bears to ducklings, these innocuous pools play an important role in the lives of many woodland organisms. This leads us to discuss how forest management impacts the pools and what people can do to keep them safe and healthy.