Did you know that frogs & toads are disappearing at an alarming rate across the globe? Get involved by becoming a FrogWatch Volunteer and help scientists keep an eye on Rhode Island frogs & toads.
Due to a number of factors such as habitat loss, pollution & disease, more than one-third of amphibian species are faced with possible extinction. This has led to what many conservationists call a global amphibian crisis. Though there don’t appear to be any immediate threats to the species found locally in New England, the monitoring & data collected through the FrogWatch program will help conservationists to keep tabs on these populations and react to any decline much more quickly.
Three Trainings at Roger Williams Park Zoo
February 27 12-2 pm
March 24 6-8 pm
April 16 10 am – 12 pm
To help defray the cost of running this important project, a $10 materials fee will be charged per participating household to cover training materials (a household covers up to 2 adults, and up to two children per adult).
This training will be led by RWPZoo Director of Conservation, Lou Perrotti. Training will include details on the FrogWatch program, how to identify RI frogs & toads by their calls and FrogWatch procedures. A test on frog and toad calls is required to complete certification as a FrogWatch volunteer.
Register and more information
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