Frog Week

Get ready for Frog Week 2025 in the PA Woods and Forests! This week, we're highlighting different frog species and learning about their frog habitat. Join an explorer as they venture into the forest to observe these amazing amphibians. Follow Woods and Forests Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woods_and_forests_media/ Check out the Woods and Forests Website: https://woodsandforestsmedia.wixsite.com/critter-conservation Join the Frogs and Toads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frogsandtoads/

Get ready for Frog Week 2025, hosted by various personalities, featuring all kinds of information about the fascinating world of the frog! Discover their habitats and learn about the special events planned, which showcase different frog species. We'll be sharing fun facts about frogs and engaging activities. What is Frog Week? Frog Week is an annual conservation and citizen science project founded by AAron Capouellez, focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s native amphibians and their habitats. The project includes fieldwork, public education, citizen involvement, media storytelling, and hands-on conservation practices. Running from July 21 to 27, Frog Week 2025 featured 12 educational and entertaining videos released on the Woods and Forests Media YouTube Channel, documenting conservation efforts, rare encounters, and community stories that inspire a new generation of nature advocates. This year, over 30 events were held across Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, and Bedford Counties, including guided frog walks, conservation presentations, nature fundraisers, and virtual sessions. These public and educational events brought people into close contact with the real work of saving frogs. They highlighted the growing coalition of educators, scientists, families, and volunteers involved in this expanding movement. ⸻ Critter Talks: Hands-On Education in the Classroom One of the year’s most impactful achievements was receiving a grant to launch Critter Talks in the Classroom, an outreach program bringing real conservation projects into Pennsylvania schools. Six schools and ten classrooms participated in this pilot year, helping raise:       •     20 wood frogs from tadpoles to froglets, later released into their native environments after being rescued from drying vernal pools, where many amphibians face increasing reproductive failure due to droughts and habitat loss. This effort is part of the ongoing Tadpoles to Toads/Tree Frogs Project, focused on conserving species whose breeding cycles are being disrupted by climate change.       •     Native carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants and sundews, were also raised in classrooms. These plants were purchased from the Maryland-based Carnivorous Plant Nursery, allowing students to understand the delicate ecosystems that frogs and these unique plants share.       •     Captive-bred Pennsylvania-native millipedes, donated by Josh’s Frogs, a Michigan-based exotic pet company and conservation partner, were also part of the educational materials, encouraging students to explore the underappreciated invertebrates of our ecosystems. ⸻ Technology and Science: Acoustic Surveys and AI Potential In 2025, Frog Week also secured a mini-grant from Josh’s Frogs to launch an acoustic monitoring project. Field teams recorded calls of American toads and Eastern gray tree frogs in several locations. These recordings are the first step toward a future machine learning program, envisioned to help the public identify frog calls in real time, similar to the popular Merlin Bird ID app. This innovative blend of conservation and technology has the potential to redefine public amphibian monitoring in Pennsylvania and beyond. Additionally, a private iNaturalist Citizen Science project was launched, allowing the public to submit photos and audio recordings of frogs across seven counties. With nearly 300 records submitted by 11 participants, this effort is helping build a secure database of amphibian presence and distribution while keeping exact locations hidden from potential poachers. This data is crucial for mapping trends and improving field protection strategies. ⸻ Buy Frog Week Merch Here: https://newsouthshirts.com/collections/pa-woods-forests?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ6BH5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLQXJVQURIb0NaTE1INXVmAR4Elye17XZAJxr_f-RaU4raUHaDcKwOSnGwvL0A6x6acNCav5J3qgrpsOqqkA_aem_Ay7h8ndPcqCEllzO0YgTAQ Follow Woods and Forests Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woods_and_forests_media/ Check out the Woods and Forests Website: https://woodsandforestsmedia.wixsite.com/critter-conservation Join the Frogs and Toads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frogsandtoads/ PAWoods and Forests Website Here: https://www.pawoodsandforests.com/ Each day from July 21–27, a new video will premiere on the YouTube channel, highlighting this year’s discoveries, rescues, stories, and science. From the classroom to the field, from small-town roads to dense woodlands, Frog Week 2025 celebrates the people and amphibians making conservation a community effort.

"Their entire future depends on water that doesn't last. This episode examines the delicate relationship between wood frogs and vernal pools, and the risks we face if these habitats are lost. Frog Week 2025: A Foundational Year for Conservation and Education Frog Week 2025 marked a groundbreaking chapter in the mission to conserve Pennsylvania’s native frogs and toads. This year, the initiative expanded into a multi-county, multi-platform educational and scientific campaign, solidifying its role as a leading regional amphibian conservation effort. What is Frog Week? Frog Week is an annual conservation and citizen science project founded by AAron Capouellez, focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s native amphibians and their habitats. The project includes fieldwork, public education, citizen involvement, media storytelling, and hands-on conservation practices. Running from July 21–27, Frog Week 2025 featured 12 educational and entertaining videos released on the Woods and Forests Media YouTube Channel, documenting conservation efforts, rare encounters, and community stories that inspire a new generation of nature advocates. This year, over 30 events were held across Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, and Bedford Counties, including guided frog walks, conservation presentations, nature fundraisers, and virtual sessions. These public and educational events brought people into close contact with the real work of saving frogs and highlighted the growing coalition of educators, scientists, families, and volunteers involved in this expanding movement. ⸻ Critter Talks: Hands-On Education in the Classroom One of the year’s most impactful achievements was receiving a grant to launch Critter Talks in the Classroom, an outreach program bringing real conservation projects into Pennsylvania schools. Six schools and ten classrooms participated in this pilot year, helping raise:       •     20 wood frogs from tadpoles to froglets, later released into their native environments after being rescued from drying vernal pools, where many amphibians face increasing reproductive failure due to droughts and habitat loss. This effort is part of the ongoing Tadpoles to Toads/Tree Frogs Project, focused on conserving species whose breeding cycles are being disrupted by climate change.       •     Native carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants and sundews, were also raised in classrooms. These plants were purchased from the Maryland-based Carnivorous Plant Nursery, allowing students to understand the delicate ecosystems that frogs and these unique plants share.       •     Captive-bred Pennsylvania-native millipedes, donated by Josh’s Frogs, a Michigan-based exotic pet company and conservation partner, were also part of the educational materials, encouraging students to explore the underappreciated invertebrates of our ecosystems. ⸻ Technology and Science: Acoustic Surveys and AI Potential In 2025, Frog Week also secured a mini-grant from Josh’s Frogs to launch an acoustic monitoring project. Field teams recorded calls of American toads and Eastern gray tree frogs in several locations. These recordings are the first step toward a future machine learning program, envisioned to help the public identify frog calls in real time, similar to the popular Merlin Bird ID app. This innovative blend of conservation and technology could redefine public amphibian monitoring in Pennsylvania and beyond. In addition, a private iNaturalist Citizen Science project was launched to allow the public to submit photo and audio vouchers of frogs across seven counties. With nearly 300 records submitted by 11 participants, this effort is helping build a secure database of amphibian presence and distribution while keeping exact locations hidden from potential poachers. This data is crucial for mapping trends and improving field protection strategies. ⸻ Buy Frog Week Merch Here: https://newsouthshirts.com/collections/pa-woods-forests?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ6BH5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLQXJVQURIb0NaTE1INXVmAR4Elye17XZAJxr_f-RaU4raUHaDcKwOSnGwvL0A6x6acNCav5J3qgrpsOqqkA_aem_Ay7h8ndPcqCEllzO0YgTAQ Follow Woods and Forests Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woods_and_forests_media/ Check out the Woods and Forests Website: https://woodsandforestsmedia.wixsite.com/critter-conservation Join the Frogs and Toads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frogsandtoads/ PAWoods and Forests Website Here: https://www.pawoodsandforests.com/ Each day from July 21–27, a new video will premiere on the YouTube channel, highlighting this year’s discoveries, rescues, stories, and science. From the classroom to the field, from small-town roads to dense woodlands, Frog Week 2025 celebrates the people and amphibians making conservation a community effort.

Everyone knows their sound, but few have seen the peeper in action. In this episode, we change that, showcasing the frogs that define spring’s first breath. In roadside ditches, temporary pools, and flooded fields, peepers gather by the thousands. However, to find just one takes time—and a keen eye. Frog Week 2025: A Foundational Year for Conservation and Education Frog Week 2025 marked a groundbreaking chapter in the mission to conserve Pennsylvania’s native frogs and toads. This year, the initiative expanded into a multi-county, multi-platform educational and scientific campaign, solidifying its role as a leading regional amphibian conservation effort. What is Frog Week? Frog Week is an annual conservation and citizen science project founded by AAron Capouellez, focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s native amphibians and their habitats. The project includes fieldwork, public education, citizen involvement, media storytelling, and hands-on conservation practices. Running from July 21–27, Frog Week 2025 featured 12 educational and entertaining videos released on the Woods and Forests Media YouTube Channel, documenting conservation efforts, rare encounters, and community stories that inspire a new generation of nature advocates. This year, over 30 events were held across Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, and Bedford Counties, including guided frog walks, conservation presentations, nature fundraisers, and virtual sessions. These public and educational events brought people into close contact with the real work of saving frogs and highlighted the growing coalition of educators, scientists, families, and volunteers involved in this expanding movement. ⸻ Critter Talks: Hands-On Education in the Classroom One of the year’s most impactful achievements was receiving a grant to launch Critter Talks in the Classroom, an outreach program bringing real conservation projects into Pennsylvania schools. Six schools and ten classrooms participated in this pilot year, helping raise:       •     20 wood frogs from tadpoles to froglets, later released into their native environments after being rescued from drying vernal pools, where many amphibians face increasing reproductive failure due to droughts and habitat loss. This effort is part of the ongoing Tadpoles to Toads/Tree Frogs Project, focused on conserving species whose breeding cycles are being disrupted by climate change.       •     Native carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants and sundews, were also raised in classrooms. These plants were purchased from the Maryland-based Carnivorous Plant Nursery, allowing students to understand the delicate ecosystems that frogs and these unique plants share.       •     Captive-bred Pennsylvania-native millipedes, donated by Josh’s Frogs, a Michigan-based exotic pet company and conservation partner, were also part of the educational materials, encouraging students to explore the underappreciated invertebrates of our ecosystems. ⸻ Technology and Science: Acoustic Surveys and AI Potential In 2025, Frog Week also secured a mini-grant from Josh’s Frogs to launch an acoustic monitoring project. Field teams recorded calls of American toads and Eastern gray tree frogs in several locations. These recordings are the first step toward a future machine learning program, envisioned to help the public identify frog calls in real time, similar to the popular Merlin Bird ID app. This innovative blend of conservation and technology could redefine public amphibian monitoring in Pennsylvania and beyond. In addition, a private iNaturalist Citizen Science project was launched to allow the public to submit photo and audio vouchers of frogs across seven counties. With nearly 300 records submitted by 11 participants, this effort is helping build a secure database of amphibian presence and distribution while keeping exact locations hidden from potential poachers. This data is crucial for mapping trends and improving field protection strategies. ⸻ Buy Frog Week Merch Here: https://newsouthshirts.com/collections/pa-woods-forests?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ6BH5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLQXJVQURIb0NaTE1INXVmAR4Elye17XZAJxr_f-RaU4raUHaDcKwOSnGwvL0A6x6acNCav5J3qgrpsOqqkA_aem_Ay7h8ndPcqCEllzO0YgTAQ Follow Woods and Forests Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woods_and_forests_media/ Check out the Woods and Forests Website: https://woodsandforestsmedia.wixsite.com/critter-conservation Join the Frogs and Toads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frogsandtoads/ PAWoods and Forests Website Here: https://www.pawoodsandforests.com/ Each day from July 21–27, a new video will premiere on the YouTube channel, highlighting this year’s discoveries, rescues, stories, and science. From the classroom to the field, from small-town roads to dense woodlands, Frog Week 2025 celebrates the people and amphibians making conservation a community effort.

👉 Tiny but powerful—hear the deafening call of the spring peeper echo through the forest. Watch the full video: @WoodsandForestsMedia

In a place littered with danger, Pickerel Frogs still return to breed. This episode follows their fragile survival—and the sacrifices made to protect them night after night. Few know the Pickerel Frog. Fewer care. This episode dives into why that has to change—and what it took to ensure their voices didn’t go unheard this year. We found her with a fishing hook in her side. In her final moments, she reminded me why we do this. This episode is dedicated to the pain and mercy of protection. Frog Week 2025: A Foundational Year for Conservation and Education Frog Week 2025 marked a groundbreaking chapter in the mission to conserve Pennsylvania’s native frogs and toads. This year, the initiative expanded into a multi-county, multi-platform educational and scientific campaign, solidifying its role as a leading regional amphibian conservation effort. What is Frog Week? Frog Week is an annual conservation and citizen science project founded by AAron Capouellez, focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s native amphibians and their habitats. The project includes fieldwork, public education, citizen involvement, media storytelling, and hands-on conservation practices. Running from July 21–27, Frog Week 2025 featured 12 educational and entertaining videos released on the Woods and Forests Media YouTube Channel, documenting conservation efforts, rare encounters, and community stories that inspire a new generation of nature advocates. This year, over 30 events were held across Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, and Bedford Counties, including guided frog walks, conservation presentations, nature fundraisers, and virtual sessions. These public and educational events brought people into close contact with the real work of saving frogs and highlighted the growing coalition of educators, scientists, families, and volunteers involved in this expanding movement. ⸻ Critter Talks: Hands-On Education in the Classroom One of the year’s most impactful achievements was receiving a grant to launch Critter Talks in the Classroom, an outreach program bringing real conservation projects into Pennsylvania schools. Six schools and ten classrooms participated in this pilot year, helping raise:       •     20 wood frogs from tadpoles to froglets, later released into their native environments after being rescued from drying vernal pools, where many amphibians face increasing reproductive failure due to droughts and habitat loss. This effort is part of the ongoing Tadpoles to Toads/Tree Frogs Project, focused on conserving species whose breeding cycles are being disrupted by climate change.       •     Native carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants and sundews, were also raised in classrooms. These plants were purchased from the Maryland-based Carnivorous Plant Nursery, allowing students to understand the delicate ecosystems that frogs and these unique plants share.       •     Captive-bred Pennsylvania-native millipedes, donated by Josh’s Frogs, a Michigan-based exotic pet company and conservation partner, were also part of the educational materials, encouraging students to explore the underappreciated invertebrates of our ecosystems. ⸻ Technology and Science: Acoustic Surveys and AI Potential In 2025, Frog Week also secured a mini-grant from Josh’s Frogs to launch an acoustic monitoring project. Field teams recorded calls of American toads and Eastern gray tree frogs in several locations. These recordings are the first step toward a future machine learning program, envisioned to help the public identify frog calls in real time, similar to the popular Merlin Bird ID app. This innovative blend of conservation and technology could redefine public amphibian monitoring in Pennsylvania and beyond. In addition, a private iNaturalist Citizen Science project was launched to allow the public to submit photo and audio vouchers of frogs across seven counties. Buy Frog Week Merch Here: https://newsouthshirts.com/collections/pa-woods-forests?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ6BH5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLQXJVQURIb0NaTE1INXVmAR4Elye17XZAJxr_f-RaU4raUHaDcKwOSnGwvL0A6x6acNCav5J3qgrpsOqqkA_aem_Ay7h8ndPcqCEllzO0YgTAQ Follow Woods and Forests Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woods_and_forests_media/ Check out the Woods and Forests Website: https://woodsandforestsmedia.wixsite.com/critter-conservation Join the Frogs and Toads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frogsandtoads/ PAWoods and Forests Website Here: https://www.pawoodsandforests.com/ Music: Track: More — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • More — Land of Fire | Free Background Musi... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/more Time by KV / kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/le-ga... Music promoted by Audio Library • Time – KV (No Copyright Music)

👉 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation efforts to protect pickerel frogs in fragile mountain habitats. Frog Week 2025: A Foundational Year for Conservation and Education Frog Week 2025 marked a groundbreaking chapter in the mission to conserve Pennsylvania’s native frogs and toads. This year, the initiative expanded into a multi-county, multi-platform educational and scientific campaign, solidifying its role as a leading regional amphibian conservation effort. What is Frog Week? Frog Week is an annual conservation and citizen science project founded by AAron Capouellez, focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s native amphibians and their habitats. The project includes fieldwork, public education, citizen involvement, media storytelling, and hands-on conservation practices. Running from July 21–27, Frog Week 2025 featured 12 educational and entertaining videos released on the Woods and Forests Media YouTube Channel, documenting conservation efforts, rare encounters, and community stories that inspire a new generation of nature advocates. Full episodes and more amphibian adventures drop all week on @WoodsandForestsMedia

👉 Pickerel frogs are bioindicators—when they disappear, it means something’s wrong with the water. Frog Week 2025: A Foundational Year for Conservation and Education Frog Week 2025 marked a groundbreaking chapter in the mission to conserve Pennsylvania’s native frogs and toads. This year, the initiative expanded into a multi-county, multi-platform educational and scientific campaign, solidifying its role as a leading regional amphibian conservation effort. What is Frog Week? Frog Week is an annual conservation and citizen science project founded by AAron Capouellez, focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s native amphibians and their habitats. The project includes fieldwork, public education, citizen involvement, media storytelling, and hands-on conservation practices. Running from July 21–27, Frog Week 2025 featured 12 educational and entertaining videos released on the Woods and Forests Media YouTube Channel, documenting conservation efforts, rare encounters, and community stories that inspire a new generation of nature advocates. Full episodes and more amphibian adventures drop all week on @WoodsandForestsMedia