Every week until April 23, 2018, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Utica Zoo
Memorial Parkway , Utica,

Additional Information

Frogs and toads need your help! These amphibians are an important part of local
wetland ecosystems and their numbers are declining at an unprecedented rate. You can help by joining FrogWatch USA at the Utica Zoo.

FrogWatch USA is a citizen science project which aims to collect data on amphibian breeding calls. These data are then used to better understand species distributions and develop ways to conserve amphibians and our freshwater wetlands. Participation is fun and it’s a great way for families to spend time outside while learning about your local wetlands and frog and toad species. Volunteers learn to identify frog and toad calls and document their calling activity at a local wetland that they select.

You do not have to be a frog and toad expert to join our FrogWatch team. You just need a desire to participate and the willingness to learn the calls of the frogs and toads in your area.

Utica Zoo will provide all of the tools you need to participate at the volunteer training
workshop. The two-part workshop will be held on two Monday nights in April.

Part 1 - April 16, 2018: 6 to 8 PM and Part 2 - April 23, 2018: 6 to 7:30 PM.

Recommended for families and children age 8 and above. Only 30 spots are available for the FrogWatch USA workshop.

Preregistration is preferred by calling or emailing Mary Hall: mary.hall@uticazoo.org, (315) 738- 0472 ext. 26. There is no charge to participate in the FrogWatch workshop.

For more information on the Association of Zoo’s and Aquarium’s FrogWatch USA program, visit aza.org/frogwatch.

  • Part 1 – Monday, April 16, 2018: 6 to 8 PM
  • Part 2 – Monday, April 23, 2018: 6 to 7:30 PM

Spots will fill up fast, so pre-register today by calling or emailing Mary Hall: mary.hall@uticazoo.org, (315) 738-0472 ext. 26.