Saving amphibians can start in your own backyard!

A boreal chorus frog breeding pond in Yellowstone National Park

The alluring sight and sound of water in the home landscape has made water gardening one of the fastest growing segments of home gardening. Millions of people are enjoying ornamental ponds and watercourses at their homes at a time when frogs, toads, and other amphibians are facing declines due to loss of breeding habitat. Tree Walkers International has launched Operation Frog Pond to put the popularity of home water gardening to work for amphibian conservation.

The goal of Operation Frog Pond is to create high quality habitat for amphibians where they need it most by promoting the establishment of amphibian friendly ornamental ponds and wetlands. Participants in Operation Frog Pond are encouraged to become Research Associates who help improve artificial wetland design and management for the amphibians that need help most.