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.

The 2025 trainings will be offered at the following locations at different dates and times: 

January 10 & 17 - at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

January 10 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
January 17 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 
900 Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach (Ocean Classroom)

January 15 & 16 - in partnership with NC Coastal Federation

January 15 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
January 16 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 
309 W Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach

January 22 & 24 - in partnership with Airlie Gardens

January 22 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
January 24 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 
300 Airlie Rd., Wilmington

February 1 & 8 - in partnership with Airlie Gardens

February 1 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
February 8 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 
300 Airlie Rd., Wilmington

February 15 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
February 16 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 
900 Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach

February 21 & 28 - in partnership with Pender Co. Library, Hampstead Branch
February 21 (10:30 AM - 4:30 PM) 
February 28 (10:30 AM - 1:30 PM) 
75 Library Dr., Hampstead

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.