Monday, April 20th, 2026. 6:30pm

Helping Wildlife Cross the Road: Protecting Amphibians with the Newt Brigade

Christyne Davidian, Chileno Valley Newt Brigade (CVNB) Captain

Sarah Millus, Biologist at Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Our speakers will offer insights into amphibian conservation and wildlife crossing. Chileno Valley Newt Brigade (CVNB) is a voluntary group concerned about vehicles on Chileno Valley Road running over newts and other amphibians trying to get to and from Laguna Lake to breed. The presentation will cover how the CVNB got started; amphibian species and biology; current conservation efforts and CVNB statistics; and the proposed wildlife crossing,