Events
Let's learn about the ecology of the Tokyo salamanders living in metsä village! - Part 6: Counting egg sacs -
＼Let's protect the lives of rare creatures living in metsä! /
Did you know that Lake Miyazawa, surrounded by forests and lakes and rich in nature, is home to the Tokyo giant salamander, a species designated as endangered?
These creatures, who live a mysterious life between land and water, survive quietly in a certain place in Metsä Village.
This time, we'll be counting the egg sacs that they laid at the spawning grounds that were prepared in November!
Join us in collecting data on the Tokyo salamander, which comes to the waterside to lay eggs at this time of year!
*Half price will be offered to those participating in the "Living Creature Conservation Activities at Metsä! Protect the Tokyo Salamander" eco-tour in November 7.
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Date |
2026 / 3 / 29 (sun) |
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Time |
10:00 ~ 15:00 |
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Place |
Meeting place: in front of metsä village information |
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Entry fee |
Adults: 3,000 yen, elementary school to university students: 2,000 yen, preschoolers: 1,000 yen (including insurance fee) Target: Preschool children and above (If participating is a 3rd year elementary school student or younger, at least one parent must participate) *Adults who like insects, mammals, and plants are also welcome to participate. ■Ticket reservation page |
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Remarks |
Co-hosted by: Forest Field School ※ Rain stopped Capacity: 15 people *Minimum number of participants: 5 people Clothing: Long sleeves, long pants, gloves, boots or shoes that can get dirty (no waiting or changing rooms will be provided) What to bring: Lunch, drinks, towel, observation case, change of clothes (please bring these as they may get dirty) |
Attention point
Today's schedule
Start accepting
10:00 ~ 10:10
Listen to the explanation of the event from professional wildlife observation teachers and introduce yourself to today's friends!
10:10～12:20
<Conservation activities ①>
We entered the backstage area of metsä, which is not usually open to the public.
Come observe the forests and waterside areas where salamanders actually live!
12:20～13:00
Lunch break
13:00～14:00
<Conservation activities ②>
Observe the habitat of the Tokyo salamander and count the eggs they lay!
Let's also observe other creatures that live near the water in spring!
14:00 ~ 14:40
The counting survey is complete! How many egg sacs were there?
14:40 ~ 15:00
Let's look back on today's day!
Co-host: Mori no Field Gakusha (Morimana)
