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 are being offered at the following locations:
Due to the threat of adverse weather, this training has been rescheduled for February.
January 24 & January 31 - in partnership with Lake Waccamaw State Park
February 6 & February 13 - in partnership with Airlie Gardens
February 6 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
February 13 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
February 7 & February 14 - in partnership with 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
February 21 & February 28 - in partnership with Lake Waccamaw State Park
February 21 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
February 28 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
1866 State Park Dr., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
March 8 & March 15 - in partnership with the Battleship North Carolina
March 8 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
March 15 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401
May 23 & May 30 - in partnership with Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
May 23 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
May 30 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
8884 St. Philip's Rd. SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
June 4 and June 5 - in partnership with Jones Lake State Park
June 4 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
June 5 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
4117 NC-242 N, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Please direct all questions and requests for more information to Kristin.holloman-noe@ncaquariums.com. If you need any assistance with registration you can call the registrar at 910-772-0542.
