This free volunteer training workshop includes fun and educational lessons in identifying local frog and toad species by their calls, understanding the conservation issues that amphibians face, and practicing the FrogWatch USA protocols to collect data for citizen science.

No previous scientific background or knowledge of amphibians is required.

This training is for adults, though youth ages 10 and up are welcome with an adult who will also complete the training.

Upon completion of both sessions, participants will be recognized as FrogWatch USA volunteers. The second session will provide volunteers the opportunity to practice FrogWatch protocols and complete a knowledge assessment.

There is no fee to participate in the training sessions or to become a FrogWatch volunteer, however, registration is required. Registration for the first session automatically registers participants in the second session.

2026 trainings will be offered at the following locations: 

January 10 & January 17 - in partnership with Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

January 10 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
January 17 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 

  8884 St. Philip's Rd. SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

January 24 & January 31 - in partnership with Lake Waccamaw State Park

January 24 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
January 31 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 

  1866 State Park Dr., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450

February 7 & February 14 - in partnership with the Town of Leland - Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts

February 7 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
February 14 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 

  1212 Magnolia Way, Leland, NC 28451 

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