Join us for an in-person watch party for the next Calling Frog Survey training on January 31, 2026 from 1:00 pm. – 5:00 p.m. at the LaSalle County Extension Office. The Calling Frog Survey is a citizen science project that invites community members to learn how to identify frog calls and contribute valuable data to amphibian conservation efforts. Before the Calling Frog Survey began, little was known about the distribution and status of amphibians in our region. Now the survey is providing important information to scientists and land managers who can use the data to conduct management and research that benefits amphibian populations.
Participants will learn the unique calls of the 13 species of frogs and toads found in the Chicago wilderness region. A planning meeting to discuss 2026 routes will immediately follow the training.
Training Watch Party and Planning Meeting January 31, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LaSalle County Extension Office 1689 North 31st Road Ottawa, IL 61350
If you are unable to attend the in-person watch party on January 31 but would still like to be involved in the LaSalle County survey, online training options are available on January 31, February 2, February 7, and February 12. For more information about online options visit frogsurvey.org. After completing the online training, please reach out to Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu to discuss route options.
If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-224-0896. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.