Yes the sunny weather is finally here and that means that the tadpoles at Ryder Lake are about to morph into tiny toadlets and will soon be making their annual mass migration into the surrounding forest.

We are looking for energetic volunteers to help us install directional fencing for our Ryder Lake Toad Tunnel, prior to this year’s migration, on Wednesday June 28th. We will be starting at 10 am and will wrap up at 3pm, a pizza lunch will be provided. The fencing is constructed from silt fencing material attached with staples and screws to wooden stakes which are hammered into the ground. We then lay down hose and attach it to the ground with metal pins to ensure the little toadlets can’s sneak their way underneath. The most challenging part of this work is the uneven ground and navigating over fencing and working on some steeper slopes to secure the fencing well with no gaps anywhere.Volunteers must be prepared to work in hot conditions (please bring a water bottle) and will need work gloves and good footwear (hiking boots recommended).

If you are interested in volunteering for this project please respond to this e-mail to obtain details. To ensure we have enough supplies and you have accurate directions (there is no cell service at this location) we require volunteers to sign up with us ahead of time.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to e-mail or call (604-625-0066).