Pacific Northwest Sanctuary

A sanctuary hidden in the dappled light of the ferns.

Protecting the Northern Red-Legged Frog through habitat restoration, tadpole rescue, and community wonder — for kids and grown-ups alike.

Explore the WetlandsMeet our frogs
Northern Red-Legged Frog resting on a mossy log in a Pacific Northwest forest

Wading into the clear forest pond, where every ripple tells a story of survival.

Conservation starts with curiosity. With 5 protected acres and monitoring of local wetlands, we ensure the quiet splashes of our amphibian friends continue for generations to come.

5,000+Tadpoles Released
12Native Species
5Protected Acres
Tadpole Rescue Program

From puddle to pond, we walk every step with them.

Our nursery program helps fragile tadpoles transition from vulnerable pools to safe sanctuary waters.

Volunteer scooping tadpoles from a shrinking forest puddle into a bucket01 · The Rescue

Saving Stranded Tadpoles

When forest pools begin to recede, volunteers gather vulnerable tadpoles by the hundreds before the sun turns their home to cracked mud.

Young tadpoles swimming in a nursery tank with aquatic plants02 · The Nursery

Growing Up Safely

Tadpoles grow strong away from predators with nutrient-rich pond forage.

Small young frog hopping onto a wet green leaf in the forest03 · The Release

Back to the Wild

Once fully metamorphosed, our frogs return to the exact coordinates where their eggs were first discovered.

Calling all kids

Tadpole Warriors — free kids membership.

Sign your kid up free. They'll get a welcome kit, a printable certificate, free sanctuary visits to feed the tadpoles, and a spot on our Wall of Warriors.

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Frog of the Month

The Northern Red-Legged

Rana aurora

Recognizable by the translucent crimson under their hind legs, these shy residents are the quiet ambassadors of our forest wetlands.

  • Diet: beetles, flies, and caterpillars.
  • Lives up to 15 years in protected habitats.
  • Listed as a Species of Concern in OR & WA.
Visit them in person
Close-up of a Northern Red-Legged Frog on a fern frond in the forest
Plan Your Visit

Come hear the chorus.

Join our guided walks every Saturday morning to see the tadpole nursery and frogs in action. Reservations are required to keep group sizes small and the frogs at ease. School groups and special events can be scheduled during the week.

Hours
Wed–Sun · 10am – 4pm
Admission
Free · Donations welcome

Marsh Monthly

Field notes, rescue updates, and pond-side stories from our team — once a month, never more.

No spam, just frogs.