Registration is now open for the 2026 Vernal Pool Patrol Virtual Training Series!
Little information is currently available on the status, distribution, and ecology of vernal pools in Michigan – which is why we need the help of community scientists like you to help us verify and collect more information about vernal pools across the state!
The Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol is a statewide program for citizen scientists and educators who want to learn more about these fascinating wetlands, participate in science and conservation, and enjoy spending time outside in nature.
Members will learn how to follow a standard protocol to help identify and map locations of vernal pools within their local communities, through both classroom instruction and data collection in the field.
For more information, or to register for the virtual training series, visit the MVPP website here: https://vernal-pool-patrol-mnfi.hub.arcgis.com/
