Save the Lexington Newts

04/20/2026

Nature is amazing…

02/12/2026

What a great article! Thanks KQED!

Every winter, California newts risk their lives crossing Bay Area roads to breed. Now, volunteers — and land planners — are stepping in to save them.

02/02/2026

Such a cute little guy (girl?)!! If you'd like to save some virtual newts, play our fun game at https://karangattu.github.io/save-the-newts/.

01/27/2026

Helping more newts cross the road!

01/19/2026

Spreading the word to protect newts at Filoli! Thanks to everyone who made it out on such a gorgeous Sunday.

01/04/2026

How did the newt cross the road? With your help of course! Reach out to us at http://bioblitz.club/newts for more information!

12/24/2025

Photos from our recent newt assisted migration (carrying newts safely across the road so they don’t get hit by cars).

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Great news! Our first assisted newt migration was a success! The team gathered at 4:45 pm at the Lexington Reservoir and for two hours helped scores of newts safely cross the road. It was lots of fun and very rewarding. Let us know in the comments if you’d like more information on how to participate in future assisted migration events.

12/18/2025

Thank you so much for the shout out in your newsletter, Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter!

12/10/2025

Here is an article we wrote for the Silicon Valley Mountain Biker's Association, a great ally to the newts! They have included us in their public tabling events, which we appreciate.

The newt migration season starts in the fall in Northern California, and is triggered by the rainy season. During the summer, winter, and early fall seasons they are terrestrial, usually staying underground during the day, in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Once the rainy season starts they migr...