Nanoose Bay, British Columbia – The Mid Island Wilderness Committee is hosting the 2nd Annual International Save the Frogs Day in Nanoose Bay at 4:00 pm Thursday, April 29 for a real-life “Avatar” tour experience of an enchanted and endangered coastal forest wetland amidst choruses of several species of local frogs.

“The interpretive tour, with local wildlife biologist Ron Beuchert is geared to young and old, as Western Toads, Alligator Lizards, Pacific Side-banded snails, Red-legged frogs, Pacific tree frogs, Salamanders, Rough-skinned newts, elk, and many other wildlife species such as owls, bats, songbirds and eagles abound in this forest wetland,” explains Annette Tanner, Wilderness Committee spokesperson.

“Last year, Qualicum Beach and the City of Vancouver participated in the first ever International Save the Frogs Day started by Save the Frogs founder, Dr. Kerry Kriger, of savethefrogs.com which held events all over the world, with Qualicum Beach and the City of Vancouver being the only two places in Canada to participate in the inaugural event,” continues Tanner.

“The Nanoose forest is a rare public-owned Coastal Douglas-fir forest on East Vancouver Island and is classified by the provincial government, as extremely rare and endangered and yet, the forest wetland is being considered for logging. We encourage everyone to come out and witness the incredible diversity of species thriving in this natural environment,” says Tanner.

“Public forests on East Vancouver Island are extremely rare. Only 110 hectares of old-growth Coastal Douglas-fir, on East Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, have been protected in the entire province of BC”, concludes Tanner.

Meet at Nanoose Petrocan Station on the Old Island Highway at 4:00 pm Thursday, April 29. Bring a snack and wear comfortable footgear.

- for more information contact Annette Tanner 250 752-6585, cell 240 7470 -