"This is where our ability to be aware of those consequences comes to
play-we are able to assist species in amphibians' crossing areas safely
cross our human roads. One way to do this is to join in the efforts of
Friends of the Mad River to assist with amphibian crossing sites in
Waitsfield and Warren, or help the Fayston Natural Resource Committee
members at crossing sites in Fayston," explained local volunteer Patti
Greene-Swift.
"Another way to help is to watch out for amphibians in the roads near
wetlands and ponds. In the dark, frogs look like silhouettes of frogs
and salamanders look like slow moving small sticks. If you have a
wetland near your driveway stop and allow or help frogs and salamanders
to cross, and they will live to produce their amphibian songs of spring
for many more generations to come," she continued.
Volunteers can join the Friends of the Mad River amphibian-crossing
project, co-sponsored by the Fayston Natural Resource Committee. On the
first warmish, rainy nights in the spring, when the amphibians begin to
move in great numbers across roads, volunteers will be mobilized
throughout Waitsfield, Warren and Fayston to assist these fragile
creatures across the road.
There will be an informational meeting and volunteer training run by the
North Branch Nature Center with Friends of the Mad River on March 31 at
6:30 p.m. at the General Wait House. For more information call or
e-mail the Friends of the Mad River to sign up or call 496-9127 or visit
their website www.FriendsOfTheMadRiver.org. Contact the Fayston Natural
Resources Committee by emailing
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