Write a commentThe Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center would like to announce its new program Peeps in Pools.
Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., this program is open to people of all ages and will focus on frogs. As water from melting snow and ice accumulates in low lying areas, vernal pools appear. These temporary wet spots are the perfect habitats to find frogs in during the spring.
This program includes both an indoor and an outdoor portion, so bring shoes that can get wet. Participants will become acquainted with different frog species found in New York and will leave with the knowledge of ways humans can protect frogs. Outside, participants will be guided to various vernal pools to search for these and other amphibians. Those who wish a hands-on experience will be instructed on how to safely touch these slippery creatures.
This program offers a unique opportunity to closely observe the amphibians we often hear croaking at ponds during the day or on warm spring nights. The program fee is $4 per person and up to $12 per family. Advanced registration is encouraged, as space is limited. To register for this program, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PeepsinPools_235. For questions or more information, contact Katrina Relyea, 4-H Natural Resource Educator with the Oswego County 4-H Office, at (315)963-7286 ext. 401 or kmr276@cornell.edu.
