Join Dr. Dorothy Boorse from Gordon College to learn all about vernal pools. Dr. Boorse will talk about her love of aquatic communities found in vernal pools. In Beverly there are about 25 state certified vernal pools and almost 100 other wet spots that have potential to be certified. She will cover what is a vernal pool, what are the plant and animal indicators of one, and why they are so important ecologically and just so cool. There will also be a demonstration of how to use Mass Mapper to help you find local vernal pools and see them for yourself!

Questions? Contact Kerri at kmaclaury@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062 x 2120.

Dr. Boorse joined Gordon College in 1999 and teaches various courses in Biology and Environmental Science. Her primary research interests are in aquatic community ecology and invasive species. Dorothy also spends a great deal of time studying the integration of faith and science, particularly in the realm of environmental ethics. Coauthor on a major environmental science textbook, Boorse has also written about poverty and climate change for faith communities and on partnerships between scientists and faith communities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Vernal pools remain one of her favorite habitats! A resident of Beverly, Boorse has spent many happy hours at the Beverly Public Library.

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