"I Love a Rainy Night: The Rhythm of Forest Amphibians"

Thursday, February 12 | Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY | 7-8pm

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies presents "I Love a Rainy Night: The Rhythm of Forest Amphibians," an evening lecture that explores the seasonal migrations and hidden lives of woodland amphibians in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Occurring on Thursday, February 12 from 7–8 pm, the program is free, open to all, and offered both in person at the Cary Institute’s main campus and via live stream. 

Biologist Laura Heady, with the New York State Department of Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University, leads the talk. She highlights how forest salamanders, wood frogs, and other vernal-pool breeders emerge on rainy nights each spring to migrate to breeding habitats that are progressively threatened by roads and fragmented landscapes. Heady also discusses how volunteers and conservation efforts help provide safe passage for these animals and protect the pools vital to their life cycles. 

The lecture offers a closer look at the natural rhythms that define amphibian behavior, the ecosystem roles these species play, and opportunities for community members to contribute to ongoing conservation work. Registration is required for both in-person attendance in Millbrook and online participation.