Toad Rescue

On our second day in Sunriver we visited the Sunriver Nature Center.  It just so happened that they were doing a toad rescue the morning we stopped in, and were looking for volunteers to help.  Lucky us!

The Western Toadlets have a hard time surviving as they cross a busy road and bike path on their way to the river.  They asked us to collect as many toads as we could in buckets, then release them in the meadow on the other side of the roads.

The kids absolutely loved it!  They had a hard time saying goodbye to their new little friends. 

Look closely and you'll see piles of toads.  Crazy!

This girl was no help in the rescue, but very good at giving us all play by play with her chattering mouth.

Off to set them free in their new home.

After we did our good deed for the day, we explored the rest of the Nature Center.  We met a Great Horned Owl, and checked in on all kinds of other reptiles, rodents and birds. 

Another great day exploring Sunriver!