Toadfest returns to Summit Lake: August 6 and 7
By Contributor
You’re invited to Toadfest at 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.
Come to enjoy kids’ activities and visit displays and exhibits. Toadfest is the only place where you can 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.
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. Toadfest has been cancelled due to wildfires for the past two years, so please check this page for any updates or cancellation notices before travelling. Parking is limited so please carpool.
The FWCP is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations, and public interest holders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams
