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Salamander Survey at The Virginia Living Museum (Newport News)
November 9 @ 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, November 9th, 2026
Rain Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 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.
Please Know Before You Register
This is a completely outdoor, hands-on field program. Participants must be able to walk, stand, kneel, bend and crouch on uneven ground. The group will walk across the Museum campus to reach survey locations and travel through forested areas.
Come prepared for real field conditions, including mud, wet ground, branches, insects and changing weather. Please dress appropriately for the day’s forecast and wear sturdy, comfortable footwear that can get dirty.
Disposable rubber gloves will be provided and are required while participating in the survey. Photos are encouraged!
Registration includes participation in the Salamander Survey only and does not include general Museum admission. Participants will not have access to visit the entire Museum unless separate admission is purchased.
