This free volunteer training workshop includes lessons in identifying local frog and toad species by their calls, understanding the conservation issues that they face, and practicing the FrogWatch USA protocols for collecting data for citizen science. This is a family friendly training and it includes fun educational activities. No previous scientific background or knowledge of amphibians is required. We hope you will join us!

Upon completion of the first session, participants will be recognized as FrogWatch USA volunteers. The second session will provide volunteers the chance to practice FrogWatch protocols and offer the opportunity to complete a call assessment to become a Certified FrogWatch USA volunteer. Completion of the second session is strongly encouraged.

There is no fee to participate in the training sessions or to become a FrogWatch volunteer, however, registration is required. Volunteers are only asked to conduct a minimum of four listening sessions in their own time during the 2023 season (February – August).

This opportunity will be offered at the following locations during different dates and times: 

January 7 & 8 - in partnership with Airlie Gardens
January 7 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
January 8 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) 
Riverside Park, 6710 Old Bridge Site Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

January 14 & 21 - in partnership with Halyburton Park
January 14 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
January 21 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28412

February 11 & 18 - in partnership with Mooresville Public Library 
February 11 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
February 18 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115

Please direct all questions and requests for more information to Kristin Holloman-Noe at Kristin.holloman-noe@ncaquariums.com or 910-772-0509. If you need any assistance with registration you can call the registrar at 910-772-0542.