October Monthly Meeting – Speaker: Anke Maria Hoefer “Frog story time!!!”

Frogs are fascinating creatures. They look good, sound good, and some even say they taste good! Moreover, they serve as excellent indicators of waterway and wetland health because they are highly susceptible to environmental changes.

Therefore, monitoring frog populations is crucial for tracking waterway health over time. This is where Anke Maria, the crazy frog lady, comes in. As coordinator of the ACT FrogWatch Program, she has been training volunteers in the art of frog surveys since 2011. She is a strong advocate for citizen science, stewardship, and, above all, frogs.

In her presentation Anke Maria will focus on the weird and wonderful world of frogs, tune your ears to local frog calls, and make a case for more urban frog habitats! Join a survey at a local ANU site afterwards, if you dare (wear sturdy shoes, warm clothes and your favourite torch).

This event is in the frog frenzy month of October, and is not to be missed!

Refreshments available from 7pm. Mugs or keep-cups encouraged. Non-members welcomed.

Meeting starts at 7:30pm.