FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training Session on April 11
On Thursday, April 11th, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and Up Yonda Farm will be holding a joint training session for people who are interested in becoming FrogWatch USA™ Volunteers. The training session will take place starting at 6:00 pm and run until 8:00 pm at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office at 80 Scout Road in Wilton. Registration is required as there are materials that we must prepare for each registrant. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. If you are unable to attend the training but would still like to participate please call or email for information on doing a self-training program.FrogWatch USA™ is a frog and toad volunteer monitoring program with over ten years of data collection on record. It is a great opportunity for volunteers to get involved in their community to collect and report information about wetlands and frog and toad populations in the United States and to be a part of a nationwide program where participants learn and practice science while developing a closer relationship with the natural environment. Frogs and toads are important - and are in trouble!Frogs and toads are both predators and prey in aquatic and terrestrial food webs. They directly benefit humans by eating insect pests that can transmit diseases and are used as indicators of environmental quality due to their sensitivity to changes in the environment that can also affect human health.Many previously abundant species have experienced dramatic population declines - inthe United States and around the world. It is essential that we understand the scope, scale, and cause of these declines. Anyone can volunteer and you do not have to be a frog or toad expert to make an important contribution. All you need an interest in learning about frogs and toads, the commitment to learn and identify their distinct calls, and the ability to make several evening visits to a local wetland.For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.