Starting in 2016, PLE began training citizen-scientists in western Pennsylvania to be FrogWatch USA volunteers. FrogWatch USA is a nationwide, chapter-based, citizen-scientist program where volunteers help monitor frog and toad populations by recording and reporting information on their calling activity. For more information, checkout the FrogWatch USA website. Also, checkout this spotlight story on a FrogWatch training we did at Frick Environmental Center in Pittsburgh.
PLE schedules volunteer training sessions each spring. Feel free to send us an email if would would like to be notified of future training sessions.
FrogWatch Training Dates for 2026:
March 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Jennings Environmental Education Center
2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Keep an eye on the Jennings calendar for details and registration information:
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/frogwatch-usa-volunteer-training-session