Mattapoisett Land Trust is disappointed to announce the cancellation of our annual Vernal Pool Exploration on Saturday afternoon April 18. Social distancing mandates in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will not allow safe operation of this event. But spring is here, and vernal pools are full of frog and salamander egg masses, usually found clinging to submerged twigs or branches. Get outside on a sunny day and take a walk to see these new beginnings! Both MLT’s Grace Preserve (in the Old Aucoot District) and Woodcock Preserve (by the BBC Tinkhamtown Woodlands, on Long Plain Road) feature large vernal pools with egg masses. Trail maps showing the location of the pool and trails at each preserve can be downloaded from www.mattlandtust.org. Contact MLT at info@mattlandtrust.org or 774-377-9191 for more information.