Friends of Wetlands hosts, participates in and encourages members to attend a variety of events throughout the year. One way to stay informed is the FOWL mailing list. You may choose to be notified of upcoming events like hikes, picnics, mailing 'parties', public and political events.campfire
If you would like to suggest a
vernal pool
to explore spring 2009, please contact ray@fowl.org.
We would especially like to be invited by owners of private land that has mature wet woods and populations of amphibians. We use these hikes for educational purposes and to enrich our knowledge of these critical environments.

Support the adoption of the Spotted Salamander as the official amphibian of the
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Encourage your Ohio State Representative and State Senator to pass Senate Bill 240.

Here is a sample letter (pdf) recently sent on behalf of FOWL members who attended the
Fall Picnic.

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Saturday, November 15, 6–9 pm
The Hyatt on Capitol Square
75 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

  • Enjoy fabulous silent auction items up for bid!
  • Honor the 2008 Environmental Achievement Award winners!
  • Celebrate a banner year with the OEC!
  • Network with activists, lawmakers, green businesses, and agency officials!

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Consider the variety of events within the environmental community on the calendar at

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Friends of Wetlands next scheduled event is a cooperative effort in Northeast Ohio with the
Ohio Vernal Pools Partnership.
Mark your calendars for a Vernal Pools Workshop at the West Geauga Middle School
on Saturday March 7, 2009
Details will be forthcoming.

Vernal Pool hikes will soon be scheduled for late winter and early spring. Members of our mailing list will be the first to be advised of these events.
Join the FOWL mailing list.