We help toads, frogs and newts cross roads during their migration. We also help them if they fall in drains at the street during this migration, or if the baby amphibians need to cross the road on ...
Breaking down toad screen
Practical details
Opportunity • One-off
Contact person
Sil de Bruin
or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or 0649155333.
#114853
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Dismantling the toad screen on the Wageningse Berg. It is not heavy work, but there is a lot to do.
Where :
N225, near the water pumping station on the Wageningse Berg.
With this screen, approximately 1,400 toads and frogs are safely transported between the forest and the forest every year.
the floodplain. It is the largest population of the common toad in Wageningen. Because of the
Due to heavy traffic, the mortality rate is very high if there were no screen.
thanks to donations, it has fortunately been possible to have the screen installed since 2023, but the
We do the dismantling ourselves as volunteers.
What is the job :
The screen consists of 22 segments of 25m plastic film (70cm wide) connected with steel wire and
pins are held upright.
There are tasks that require less energy, such as cutting staples and unscrewing screws. And
also work that requires a bit more effort, but is not very heavy; the plastic film which is 10-20cm
is deeply embedded in the sandy soil, must be pulled loose, swept clean, and rolled up
become.
When :
March 21, 10am-2pm
You are welcome to join later or leave earlier.
Contact details:
Verena van den Berg
0612694301
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We help toads, frogs and newts cross roads during their migration. We also help them if they fall in drains at the street during this migration, or if the baby amphibians need to cross the road on their migration back to the wintering grounds.
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