Living with big neighbors like bears is both a gift and a challenge. They remind us that our landscapes are still shared, that humans are not the only ones with claims to the land. Yet their survival often depends on how well we manage our side of that relationship.

For me, these frogs have become part of the daily fabric of land care. They remind me to notice what might otherwise be overlooked — a shift in water clarity, a drop in insect numbers, a change in seasonal rhythm. They also remind me that land stewardship isn’t just about what we plan and plant, but about how the smallest beings respond to our choices.