IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Come join us as Elle Bogle unravels the mystery of the unique and important wetlands called vernal pools. Learn how to properly identify, interact with, and protect these delicate and magical habitats which serve as both homes and essential breeding grounds to many animals including blue spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and fairy shrimp. Elle Bogle is a passionate outdoor educator and adventurer who takes pride in connecting people with the beauty of nature. She has been working as a naturalist with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission for four years and as an environmental specialist with the Ann Arbor Public Schools for five years. Her specialties are amphibians and reptiles, dragonflies, and mindfulness in nature. She is an avid reader and book lover who also enjoys traveling, kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her family.
