Virginia is for Frogs
Frog Friday: Southern Toad
The Southern Toad is the most common toad in the southern United States. In Virginia, this species is only found in the southeastern Coastal Plain. Read more…
Possible Discovery of a New Species of Frog in Southeastern Virginia
While the discovery of a new species of frog in the Amazon and other tropical locations is always exciting, it’s really not all that surprising Read more…
Frog Friday: Fowler’s Toad
On this Frog Friday we present a frog that is commonly found hanging out on sandy beaches next to rivers and lakes: Fowler’s Toad. Read more…
Frog Friday: Help Protect Your Local Frogs by Reducing Your Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers
Frogs and other amphibians are highly vulnerable to contaminants, including the pesticides and fertilizers used as part of home lawn and garden care Read more…
Frog Friday: American Toad
On this Frog Friday we present one of the most widely recognized frog species, the American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus). Read more…
Frog Friday: Southern Leopard Frog
It’s #FrogFriday and this week is the Southern Leopard Frog’s time to shine this animal is found in scattered locations of the Piedmont and coastal plain. Read more…
Frog Friday: Tadpoles
Have you visited your local pond lately? If so, you may have noticed an abundance of tadpoles scurrying around growing up so they can metamorphize into frogs Read more…
Frog Friday: Eastern Spadefoot
In this week’s Frog Friday we will introduce the Eastern Spadefoot. The Spadefoot is a medium sized frog ranging in length from 1.75 to 3-inches in length. Read more…
Frog Friday: Create a Rain Garden to Enhance Frog Habitat
A couple of weeks ago, we introduced frog ponds as a way to provide habitat for frogs at home and in your community. Read more…