Marin ‘Toad Jam’ Concert Benefits Amphibians

FAIRFAX, CA —The town of Fairfax is getting into the music business, and it’s for a cause.

The North Bay town will hold a “Toad Jam” concert next month, with all proceeds from the event going toward building restorative wetland habitats to provide safe havens for amphibious creatures such as toads, frogs and newts, which are considered key indicators of a healthy ecosystem.

Local amphibian populations are steadily declining amid the loss of wetland habitats, pollution, and global warming, among other environmental factors.

The project is being led by Aidan O’Reilly, an Archie Williams High School senior who was tasked with identifying and solving a local environmental issue for his environmental science class.

The concert will be held April 9 at noon at Peri Park (at the outdoor stage).