Red-legged Frogs and Western Pond Turtles - Protected Species in the Pajaro Valley

California red-legged frogs and western pond turtles are cryptic and elusive native residents of the Watsonville Sloughs and Pajaro River system. Although widely distributed in the area, both species are seldom observed and poorly understood. Current studies have begun to shed light on these quiet, yet persistent, protected species.  On Thursday, July 18, the Watsonville Wetlands Watch is hosting Gary Kittleson, environmental consultant for these ongoing studies, who will describe the current state of knowledge about red-legged frogs and western pond turtles in the lower Pajaro Valley.  He will also share the preliminary results of his recent study of these elusive frogs and turtles.
From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus in Watsonville. The presentation is free, but you must reserve a seat by contacting Kathy Fieberling, 831-345-1226, kathy@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.