Community Science Opportunities

We are hopping into spring with a big bounce! We have two volunteer opportunities for you! Do one or both! March 4th 2023 Oregon Spotted Frog Survey Training– 9 am till about 3 pm. Training is at the Whatcom Land Trust Office in Bellingham and it will be followed by a same day field visit …

Be on the lookout for this non-native amphibian!

Come Save Frogs!

September and Early October provide the dry conditions that allow us to do enhancement work in one of the local Oregon Spotted Frog habitats. This is a wonderful chance for anyone to come out and join us and see some frogs, learn about them and lend a hand. Our next opportunity is September 24th from …

WCAMP Work Hits the News Again!

Early Spring is just around the corner and the Oregon Spotted Frog breeding season is coming up VERY soon. WCAMP is ramping up to begin another important season of population census, genetic data collection, and habitat restoration. Check out this wonderful article in Whatcom Talk about the work WCAMP and our partners are doing for …

So you have Oregon Spotted Frogs on your Property- what now?

The Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) is a Federally Threatened and State Endangered Species. What if you find these frogs on your property? Find out what it could mean by listening to this video and learn more:

Eastern Newt Study Hits the News

The Bellingham Herald recently published an article focusing on our recent work documenting the presence of the non-native Eastern Newt in Whatcom County. Check it out. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article255362701.html

New Little Invader

It feels like Whatcom County has been in the forefront on non-native species recently between the Giant Asian Hornet, Green frogs and now, get ready for it, the Eastern Newt (a.k.a. Red-spotted Newt) (Notophthalmus viridescens). I have to say they are adorable and how can such a small, attractive animal be a problem? That is …

Last Work Parties of the Season!

Have you wanted to come out and meet the Oregon Spotted Frog and help out with some restoration work? This is the last weekend for our scheduled work parties! Sept 11 (Saturday) 9 am till 3 pm or whatever you can do.September 12 (Sunday) 9 am till 3 pm or whatever you can do. Work …

Come Help the Frogs!

Oregon Spotted Frogs desperately need your help!  We have accomplished much in the past 5 years of our Oregon Spotted Frog habitat restoration project, which has allowed tadpoles to reach metamorphosis even in this year of record-setting heat, but the young frogs now must survive an escalating drought before the fall rains return.  Help us open …

Summer Frog Sounds

Check out this video and you can hear the calls of both Green Frogs and American Bullfrogs (sadly both invasive). This is very typical habitat for both of these species. If you hear or see these frogs we would love to hear from YOU! You can email any sightings to us at vikki@whatfrogs.org . If …