How to Become a Certified FrogWatcher

For 2025, you have two options for joining frogwatch USA at Roger Williams Park Zoo:  

Attend In-Person FrogWatch Training! (3 HRS)

• When: March 11th, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Where: Roger Williams Park Zoo

Price: $11/household (includes up to 2 adults and children of that household)

• Please note: FrogWatch trainings will cover a large amount of information and protocols. While FrogWatching is a great after-dark family activity for all ages, the trainings are designed for interested older children and adults.

Attend Virtual FrogWatch Training! (2 HRS)

Registrants will need access to a compatible internet connected device to complete the training. The training will be accessible on most PCs, tablets and smartphones. We recommend the use of a PC as some of the training may be difficult to see on a smaller screen. 

The training will become available to registered households on February 19th. All participants will need to complete the training by March 31st. 

FrogWatch trainings cover the importance of amphibians in the environment. The instruction focuses on how to:

• Monitor our local frog population to protect the species;
• Determine factors when choosing a site to monitor;
• Identify frogs/toads by their calls; and,
• Report findings to FrogWatch USA.

After passing a test on identifying frog calls at the end of the training, certified volunteers then commit to monitoring a local amphibian habitat (such as a pond or lake) approximately once a week for about 15 minutes and collecting/submitting data on what they hear. Data collected will be added to a national FrogWatch USA database contributing to ongoing amphibian research and conservation initiatives. 

In addition to the training, registrants will also gain access to the following: 

• Roger Williams Park Zoo FrogWatch USA Facebook Group 

• Regular FrogWatch E-Newsletters 

• Access to the RWPZ FrogWatch USA Online Resource Library