Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team upcoming events

42nd Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit and Kids Activity (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We'll be there with our Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit. And our Kids Activity.

It’s a “Shell-A-Bration” 41 years in the making! Join us at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex on Saturday, October 24 from 11 AM to 4 PM for the 41st Annual Essex Clamfest — a day packed with coastal charm, local vendors, live music, and all the small-town fun we love.

And don’t miss the legendary Clam Chowder Competition — where local restaurants go head-to-head for bragging rights - and your taste buds win! Come sample, vote, and crown the clam chowder champion of Cape Ann. Visit https://bit.ly/EssexClamFest for details!

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your fall spirit — see you in Essex!

Mass Reptile Expo - Native Snake Display (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Our very own CAVPT Rick will be there with a Native Snake Display. Hosted by New England Herpetological Society. Lots of vendors will be selling snakes, lizards, frogs and other crawlies.

100+ tables of dealers, breeders and hobbyists exhibiting and selling a wide variety of colorful and unusual reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Tanks, cages, terrarium supplies, books, and food animals at special show prices.

Westborough Community Land Trust - Snakes of New England and the World (13 Mar 2027)

Sat, 13 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Snakes of New England and the World - one hour live animal presentation.

Shows at 9am and 11am.

Westborough Community Land Trust - Snakes of New England and the World (13 Mar 2027)

Sat, 13 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Snakes of New England and the World - one hour live animal presentation.

Shows at 9am and 11am.

Lynnfield Tree Committee at Lynnfield Public Library - Introduction to Vernal Ponds Presentation (22 Apr 2027)

Thu, 22 Apr 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Vernal Ponds Presentation on Earth Day!!!

Arranged for by Lynnfield Tree Committee, which is an advisory committee to the Lynnfield Conservation Commission.

2027 Salem Living Green Expo - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit and Kids Activity (22 May 2027)

Sat, 22 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

We’ll be there from 10-1 with our Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit. We'll also have our Kids table featuring a Vernal Pond Field Guide Coloring Book for children AND wooden snake and salamander painting -- take home items.

The Salem Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem Sustainability and Resiliency department invited us to participate in the 2027 Salem Living Green Expo. The Expo will bring together green industry professionals, city departments and consumers from Salem & the North Shore regions to discuss products, services, and information. The fair is free to attend and will be held in and around Old Town Hall and Derby Square.

Goal: Promote products, services and information that encourage healthier, more sustainable consumption and lifestyles for businesses and families.

Dedham Biodiversity Day - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit & Kids Art Project (05 Jun 2027)

Sat, 05 Jun 2027 13:00:00 GMT

We'll be there with our Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit & Kids Art Project.

The Dedham Conservation Commission is thrilled to announce their annual Biodiversity Day! The event will be held at 269 Common Street from 9 am to 2 pm. In addition to the all-day bioblitz, they have an exciting line up of presentations and exhibits. Please visit dedham-ma.gov/conservation for more information and the most up-to-date info on the event! [Rain Date - tbd]

9:00 AM—2:00 PM: Snakes of New England and the World & Kids Art Project with Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
Rick Roth is the Executive Director of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, a non-profit that is dedicated to certifying vernal pools and educating organizations and private landowners on vernal pool protection and conservation. Rick is a herpetologist and will be presenting various types of snakes that can be found in New England and beyond.

Ipswich River Watershed Association's RiverFest - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit (12 Jun 2027)

Sat, 12 Jun 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit.

Join us for the Ipswich River Watershed Association's 2027 RiverFest celebration at Ipswich River Park in North Reading.

Family friendly event. Free and open to everyone!
Live Music, Food Trucks, Children's Activities and More....

Dive into a day of fun!
Learn the art of canoeing with White Rose Canoe
Learn how to fish with Trout Unlimited
Eat pizza from the Pizza Goddess Food Truck

Main Street Block Party #1 in Gloucester - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit and Kids Activity (10 Jul 2027)

Sat, 10 Jul 2027 22:00:00 GMT

We'll be there with a Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit. And Kids Activity.

We will set up a tent in front of Toodeloos Toy Store because they're crazyfun people in there and they let us use their electricity to run our lights to boot.
The event runs until 10pm but it gets too dark for our display so we're done about 9pm.

Check out all the Music (on 3 different stages) and Performances that are happening throughout the evening. Plus there will be a bunch of venders... and our great exhibit of course.

Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off with live music, street performers, al fresco dining, vendors, food vendors and more!

More information here....
http://www.gloucesterblockparty.com/index.html

Main Street Block Party #2 in Gloucester - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit and Kids Art Activity (13 Aug 2027)

Fri, 13 Aug 2027 22:00:00 GMT

We'll be there with a Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit. And Kids Art Activity.

We will set up a tent in front of Toodeloos Toy Store because they're crazyfun people in there and they let us use their electricity to run our lights to boot.

Check out all the Music (on 3 different stages) and Performances that are happening throughout the evening. Plus there will be a bunch of venders... and our great exhibit of course.

Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off with live music, street performers, al fresco dining, vendors, food vendors and more!

More information here....
http://www.gloucesterblockparty.com/index.html

Main Street Block Party #3 in Gloucester - Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit and Kids Activity (03 Sep 2027)

Fri, 03 Sep 2027 22:00:00 GMT

We'll be there with a Snakes of New England and the World Exhibit. And Kids Activity.

We will set up a tent in front of Toodeloos Toy Store because they're crazyfun people in there and they let us use their electricity to run our lights to boot.

Check out all the Music (on 3 different stages) and Performances that are happening throughout the evening. Plus there will be a bunch of venders... and our great exhibit of course.

Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off with live music, street performers, al fresco dining, vendors, food vendors and more!

More information here....
http://www.gloucesterblockparty.com/index.html