Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Ecology & Conservation Workshop

Learn identification, survey techniques, and conservation through classroom instruction and hands-on field experience.
About this Event

Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited and this workshop typically fills quickly. Tickets available online only.

Overview

This workshop is designed to provide practical knowledge on the life history, ecology, and conservation of the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (FYLF). The species is listed as threatened or endangered under state and federal Endangered Species Acts throughout much of its range.

The Friday morning lecture will cover FYLF identification at all life stages, distinguishing features from similar amphibians, range and distribution, habitat needs, behavior, survey techniques, conservation concerns, and relevant regulations. The accompanying field trip to a nearby creek—a known FYLF site—will demonstrate aquatic habitat types and survey techniques.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation; carpooling is encouraged. Each attendee should bring appropriate field equipment, including hiking boots that can get wet, rubber boots, or other footwear suitable for creek access and uneven terrain.

Schedule

Lecture & Lunch: Friday, October 23, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (all participants)
Field Trip Session 1: Friday, October 23, 1:30–5:00 p.m. (30 participants)
Field Trip Session 2: Saturday, October 24, 8:00–11:30 a.m. (30 participants)
Field Trip Session 3: Saturday, October 24, 12:30–4:00 p.m. (30 participants)

Field trips are identical. Participants will select a preferred field session during registration and will be assigned to one session based on availability.

Refund Policy

As registration opens close to the workshop date, we are unable to offer refunds. Thank you for understanding. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant within your agency or organization by contacting us in advance.

Co-Sponsors

The Wildlife Project specializes in environmental compliance and technical field surveys, specifically, assisting clients with mitigation development and monitoring, special-status species surveys and habitat evaluations, biological assessments, survey and monitoring technique development, and biological consultation. The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation works to restore and conserve the Laguna de Santa Rosa, and to inspire public appreciation for this Sonoma County Wetland of International Importance.
Questions? Email [email protected]