What can I do to help amphibians?

Amphibians really do need our help, and there are lots of things anyone can do—big or small—that make a difference.

🏡 At Home

• Keep it clean: Don’t dump chemicals, soaps, or trash outside where it can wash into streams and ponds.
  
  

• Garden safely: Use fewer pesticides and fertilizers. Amphibians absorb these through their skin.
  
  

• Make habitat: Build a small pond or leave damp, shady spots in your yard where frogs and toads can live.
  
  

🌍 In Your Community

• Protect wetlands and forests: Support local parks, wildlife areas, and conservation groups.
  
  

• Don’t move animals: Never take wild amphibians home as pets, and don’t release pet frogs or fish into the wild.
  
  

• Join citizen science: Help track frog calls, salamander migrations, or tadpole counts in your area.
  
  

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Personal Choices

• Drive carefully: Watch out for frogs and toads crossing the road, especially on rainy nights.
  
  

• Learn and share: Teach others why amphibians are important and why they need help.
  
  

• Support conservation: Donate or volunteer with groups that protect amphibians and their habitats.
  
  

✨ Fun Fact!

In spring, some communities even set up “toad tunnels” or close roads at night so frogs and toads can cross safely during migration!