As winter overstays its welcome, I find solace in the anticipation of spring and summer, eagerly awaiting the signs of their arrival. For some, spring announces its presence with the melodious chirping of birds or the sight of fresh leaves adorning trees. However, for me, the true harbinger of spring is the deafening chorus of Maine's tiniest frogs, the spring peepers, and The Big Night.
Read MoreEvery spring in Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to make the journey to vernal pools on a night known as Big Night. Join CMTM staff as we celebrate the upcoming spring Big Night with special programming focused on the life cycle of frogs, the importance of vernal pools, and interactive watershed exploration.
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