Historical farm society hosts Spring Peeper and Wetlands Walk
Guided walk through Dreibelbis Farm wetlands April 23
The Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will host a Spring Peeper and Wetlands Walk at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm in Virginville at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.
“The event features a very special location on the farm — the Vernal Pool in our wetlands area near the Maiden Creek,” said Rev. Ned Dresher, Society vice president. “Naturalist guide Amy Langman will introduce the real stars of the evening — tiny singing frogs called spring peepers.”
Along with deer, spotted salamanders, wood frogs, bull frogs, and snapping turtles, the vernal pool is home to thousands of spring peepers.
“Because this is a walk on the wild side of the historic farm, we ask that participants wear waterproof boots for ankle deep mud and water.”
Free to the public, the event will be held rain or shine.
The Spring Peeper and Wetlands Walk is an environmental and educational event hosted by the Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society, to fulfill their mission to preserve and protect the historic Dreibelbis farm and to make it available to the public. The 8th annual Wildflower Walk will be later in May and the 11th annual Historic Farm Festival will be held on Aug. 27.
Parking is on-site and monetary donations will be gratefully accepted. The Historic Dreibelbis Farm is located on Route 143 south of the village of Virginville (GPS Address: 356 Hard Hill Road, Hamburg).
For more information visit www.Dreibelbisfarm. org and on the Historic Dreibelbis Farm Facebook page.
“Naturalist guide Amy Langman will introduce the real stars of the evening — tiny singing frogs called spring peepers.” — Rev. Ned Dresher, Society vice president