Amphibian Crossing - Detour Tonight 4/26/19

Amphibian Crossing - Detour Tonight 4/26/19

Every year, on the first warm, rainy nights of spring, thousands of salamanders and frogs make their way to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed. Many are killed when their journeys take them across busy roads. In order to protect these migrating amphibians, and to provide a safe place for families to witness the spectacle of the spring amphibian migration, the City of Keene will be closing a portion of North Lincoln Street to vehicle traffic tonight, Friday, April 26, 2019, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.  This decision is based in part on more than ten years of amphibian migration data collected at North Lincoln Street by citizen science volunteers working with the Harris Center for Conservation Education’s “Salamander Crossing Brigade” program. For more information on this program please visit: harriscenter.org/salamander-crossing-brigades

If you are planning on stopping by to watch the migration keep in mind that migration will only occur after dark, and in wet weather. Don't forget to wear your rain coat and bring a flashlight with you (one per person) if you want to see the migration!
 
If you have any questions regarding this post please call our office at 352-6550.

City of Keene, Public Works Department