Lake Log

What are plankton? Do they live in Lake Champlain?

October 16, 2024 — This Lake Log entry was contributed by summer 2024 Education and Outreach Steward Vivienne Shields. We are excited to announce… Read More

When was Lake Champlain the “Champlain Sea?”

June 14, 2024 — Adapted from Ice Age Waters and Ancient Oceans and Mountain Building, Lake Champlain Basin Atlas We often refer to the… Read More

Osprey are returning to Lake Champlain – but where are they coming from?

April 12, 2024 — Many birds of the Lake Champlain region migrate south each winter in search of suitable conditions. The osprey undertakes one… Read More

What is a “Big Night” for Salamanders?

March 7, 2024 — Through the long Northeast winter salamanders and other amphibians hibernate on the forest floor beneath a blanket of leaves, some… Read More

Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Resources

March 7, 2024 — Each spring, salamanders, frogs, and toads awaken from winter hibernation to migrate to their breeding grounds. In many cases these… Read More

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