Toad Talks is a virtual series featuring talks given by ARC biologists from across the country. Each talk highlights our on-the-ground and behind the scenes conservation work made possible by supporters like you.
Explore previous Toad Talks below to hear directly from our team members about the species and habitats you help protect.
January 22, 2026
Tiny Turtles, Big Challenges: Bog Turtle Declines and Recovery in the Southern Appalachians
Emilly Nolan, ARC Southern Appalachians Program Coordinator
Tiny Turtles, Big Challenges: Bog Turtle Declines and Recovery in the Southern Appalachians
Emilly Nolan, ARC Southern Appalachians Program Coordinator
October 7, 2025
Raising Larvae and Restoring Wetlands to Safeguard One of the Rarest Salamanders in the US
Nicole Dahrouge, ARC Project Coordinator
Nicole Dahrouge, ARC Project Coordinator
September 4, 2025
What It Takes to Rescue One of the World’s Most Endangered Salamanders After North Carolina’s Most Destructive Hurricane
JJ Apodaca, ARC Executive Director
A yellow-green toad with black spots sits on rough, brown tree bark, blending in with its surroundings—a remarkable sight for any Conservancy or Reptile enthusiast.
A yellow-green toad with black spots sits on rough, brown tree bark, blending in with its surroundings—a remarkable sight for any Conservancy or Reptile enthusiast.
A brown and gray amphibian with rough, bumpy skin sits on sandy ground. The toad has dark patches and a light stripe down its back, blending into the earthy background.
A brown and gray amphibian with rough, bumpy skin sits on sandy ground. The toad has dark patches and a light stripe down its back, blending into the earthy background.
A close-up of a brown and green toad, a fascinating reptile, sitting on a gravel surface with small stones and dirt visible around it—perfect for any ARC conservancy project.
A close-up of a brown and green toad, a fascinating reptile, sitting on a gravel surface with small stones and dirt visible around it—perfect for any ARC conservancy project.