Hope Furnace
Although the roar of the iron furnaces no longer echo through the hills, there are many reminders of days gone by. Some say that this furnace is haunted - what do you think?
| "X" Marks The Spot Spring Peepers are tiny frogs that are easily identified by the "X" on their backs. They were out calling in full force. Click here to see another pic
Rocky Night
| The students begin exploring a large rock overhang.
Elfin Eft
| Several examples of the juvenile (and terrestrial) phase of the aquatic Red-spotted Newt were found.
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Double True
| A Redback and a Two-lined Salamander.
Kevin's Creatures
| Kevin shows off some salamanders.
Crawdad
| This crayfish was one of the non-amphibian finds of the night.
Late Night Lecture
| Independence High School biology teacher Scott Maretka tells his students about some of the plants and animals found in the surrounding habitat.
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Longicauda
| The Longtail Salamander is a large, thin species is named for its very long tail. Click here to see another pic |