After being cancelled for two years due to wildfires, Toadfest will return to Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp on Wednesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Toadfest is a free family event, raising awareness about the western toad, which is designated federally as a Species of Special Concern.
Toadfest is held at Summit Lake—an important breeding site for the toads—and is an opportunity to learn about the toad’s natural history, life cycle and habitat needs, and to see other local amphibians, snakes, and insects.
People are invited to enjoy kids’ activities and visit displays and exhibits, as well as purchase Toadfest T-shirts—with all proceeds going to local conservation projects.
There are three migrations of western toads during the year, and Toadfest is planned to coincide with the small, dime-sized toadlets leaving the lake for upland habitat. If toadlets are present during the event, you can collect them and carry them safely across the road.
“Please don’t move the toadlets outside of Toadfest.” said organizers.
Toadfest is coordinated by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), with support from B.C. Parks, the Province of B.C., Okanagan Nation Alliance, YRB Kootenay, and many volunteers.
For more information, visit fwcp.ca/events/toadfest.html. Please check this page for any updates or cancellation notices before travelling. Parking is limited so please carpool.
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