Frog Watch USA Workshop

Join FrogWatch USA and Make a Difference in Your Community! 

Do you love frogs? Are you curious about the wetlands in your area? FrogWatch USA is your chance to become a community scientist and help protect local frog populations in Alachua and Bradford counties.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to identify local frog calls
  • The importance of wetlands in our ecosystem
  • How to collect and report valuable data

No science background? No problem! All you need is a passion for nature and the ability to visit a wetland regularly from February to August.

Get Certified!

Participants have the option to take a certification exam after the workshop, ensuring you're ready to contribute meaningful data to this nationwide program.

Why Join?

  • Help protect frogs and their habitats
  • Learn fun and fascinating facts about these amazing amphibians
  • Become part of a growing network of FrogWatch volunteers making a difference

Ages 10 and Up Welcome

This is a fantastic opportunity for adults and kids (10+) to dive into the world of frogs together.

Sign Up Now: Showpass Registration Form

Pre-registration is required. Please choose from one of the two dates offered to attend the 3-hour workshop. 

Questions?

For any further questions, contact Jade Woodling at jade.woodling@sfcollege.edu or call 352-395-7358.

We welcome children age 10 and up to register for the workshop. The workshop is three hours long and contains a lot of information, as well as an exam offered at later date if you choose to become certified. For these reasons, this workshop is not appropriate for young children.

Yes. If you would like to become certified after completing the training workshop, you must take an assessment, which will take place two weeks after the workshop. This test evaluates your understanding of survey protocols and frog call identification skills. The course will give you the materials needed to be successful on the test. The date and location of the test will be discussed at the workshop.

You can put as little or as much time as you can realistically do within your busy schedule. The surveys only take 5 minutes and then submitting your data online takes 5 minutes or less. You will also save time if you choose a survey site that is close to your home. Some volunteers do as little as 4 surveys in the season or as much as 4 surveys a week.

Date

Quiet Hour

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

No music or presentations on microphone. Sensory bags are available for checkout at the ticket window.

Admission

Regular admission applies.

  • $10 - Adults
  • $6 - Children ages 4-12, Seniors (60+), Active Military and Veterans, Teachers, Police, Firefighters, First Responders, EMT/EMS, Healthcare Workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID
  • $3 - Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients (up to 4 total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children)
  • Free - Children (3 and under), SF Students, Staff, and Retirees (with current SFID), and Zoo Members

Accepted Payment Methods

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Where

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
3000 NW 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606

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Accessibility

The zoo features mulch-lined trails that are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers (no rentals available). Service animals are welcome, but pets are not permitted. We partner with KultureCity to provide sensory-inclusive accommodations, including free sensory bags, weighted lap pads, headphone zones, and a quiet area.

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This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring this event or future zoo events? Contact Christina Arnold or Jonathan Miot for more information.