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Salamander Survey at The Virginia Living Museum (Newport News)
December 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Go beyond the trails and join Virginia Living Museum staff for a hands-on salamander survey!
Discover the hidden world beneath the forest floor as you learn how VLM staff survey salamander populations and explore the important role these small amphibians play in our local ecosystems.
The program will begin with a brief introduction to forest floor ecosystems and salamander survey methods. Then, alongside VLM Ectotherms staff and volunteers, participants will travel across the Museum campus to survey up to three monitoring sites, time permitting. Along the way, staff will help identify what we discover, answer questions and share more about the wildlife and habitats found beneath our feet.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but that’s part of the fun of field research. Every survey is a chance to see what we can discover!
Date: Monday, December 14th, 2026
Rain Date: Tuesday, December 15th, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virginia Living Museum Front Desk
Capacity: 6 participants
Ages: 12+
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a paid participating adult.
Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Day-of registration increases by $3, space permitting.
