Leap Into Action: Find a Frog in February is Back!
The frogs are calling—will you answer? The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) is delighted to announce the 10th annual ‘Find a Frog in February’ citizen science program, and we want you to be part of the celebration!
Why Your Help Matters
Frogs are more than just friendly backyard visitors; they are “nature’s alarm system.” When our frog populations are thriving, it’s a sign that our waterways and ecosystems are healthy too.
“Frogs are easy to love and even easier to observe,” says Ollie Scully from the MRCCC. “But more importantly, they tell us how our environment is faring. By reporting what you see, you’re helping us protect them for the future.”
How to Join the Fun
With our recent warm, wet weather, our local frog populations are croaking with activity! Finding them is a great evening adventure for the whole family:
- When: Head out after dark when the males are calling out for mates.
- Where: Look near ponds, dams, or even damp garden beds.
- What to do: Snap a photo and/or record their croaks on your phone.
- The Reward: Submit your findings to the MRCCC to have them identified by experts. First-time participants will even receive a special gift in the mail!
- WIN: Read the 2025 Find a Frog in February report, answer the quiz questions, and be in the running to win Mike Donovan’s fabulous new book, Reptiles and Frogs of Southeast Queensland, which features 270 species of native and introduced frogs, freshwater turtles, geckos, legless lizards, skinks, dragon and monitor lizards as well as snakes and marine reptiles.
Join a Local Workshop
Want to learn from the pros? We are hosting community workshops and surveys throughout February in:
- Obi Obi | Kin Kin | Hervey Bay (Library talk) | Toogoom
Get Started Today
Whether you are in Caloundra, Burrum Heads, or anywhere in between, your contribution makes a world of difference.
Visit www.mrccc.org.au/frog-in-february/ to download your Record Sheet:
Questions? Contact the friendly team at MRCCC on 07 5482 4766 or email findafrog@mrccc.org.au
This project is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, and Fraser Coast Regional Councils. The frogs (and the MRCCC) thank you!
Contacts:
MRCCC Resource Centre – 07 5482 4766
Ollie Scully – 0439 991 207
findafrog@mrccc.org.au |
