Become a FrogWatch USA™ Volunteer
What is FrogWatch USA™?
• A frog and toad volunteer monitoring program with over ten years of data.
• An opportunity for volunteers to get involved in their community to collect and report information about wetlands and frog and toad populations in the U.S.
• A nationwide program where participants learn and practice science and develop a closer relationship with their natural environment.
Frogs and toads are important - and in trouble!
Frogs and toads are both predators and prey in aquatic and terrestrial food webs. They directly benefit humans by eating insects that can be pests and transmit diseases. Frogs and toads are sensitive to changes in their environment and are indicators of problems that can affect human health. Many previously abundant populations have experienced dramatic population declines - in the US and around the world. It is essential that we understand the scope, scale, and cause of these declines.
Anyone can volunteer and WE NEED YOU!
You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to make an important contribution! You need an interest in learning about frogs and toads, the commitment to learn and identify their distinct calls and the ability to make several evening visits to a local wetland. You can be directly involved in gathering information that may help stop the decline of these important and treasured animals.
Get Involved!
Contact Champaign County Forest Preserves or Illinois Extension to learn more!
cprahl@ccfpd.org or kherzma2@illinois.edu
For questions or general inquiries, please contact Karla Griesbaum, kherzma2@illinois.edu or Chelsea Prahl, cprahl@ccfpd.org.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.