DNR seeks volunteers for frog, toad survey

The Nongame Wildlife Program and the state Department of Natural Resources are recruiting volunteers to help with a statewide frog- and toad-calling survey.

Since 1996, volunteers have collected data by listening to and identifying frog and toad species. The results show where species are located and how their populations change.

Volunteers are especially needed in the southwest portion of the state for this year's survey, which begins April 15.

Volunteers would make stops along their assigned routes and listen for calls to identify frogs and toads on three nights a year, during specified periods. Volunteers get a CD of Minnesota frog and toad species' calls, a map of their routes and instructions to get started.

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To volunteer, contact Krista Larson by e-mail at krista.larson@dnr.state.mn.us.

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