Frog Catchers needed
The Valley City Group needs volunteers to catch frogs for the 2022 Frog Jump Festival.
When: Friday, July 22, 2022, at 9:30 PM
Where: We will meet at Mill Stream Park then head to the ponds
CLICK HERE to send an email if you would like to volunteer
Frog Catching 101
If you are new to frog catching, do not worry. We have experienced instructors to help you be productive and have fun.
What equipment do I need?
- Flashlight with fresh batteries
- A net (optional but helpful)
- Burlap bag (supplied by us)
- Bug spray
- Wear old sneakers or work boots
How do I catch a frog?
- It must be dark outside.
- Shine a flashlight at the frog.
- The light will cause the frog to “freeze” for a moment. When he does, carefully scoop him up with your net, or pick him up with your hand.
- Take the frog from the net and place him in the burlap bag that we provide. Make sure that the bag has been dipped in pond water to keep the frog comfortable. Never use tap water. Frogs do not like chlorine
Why a net
Frogs like to sit in the shallow water along a pond’s bank. Sometimes, the water in a pond will be lower than usual, so there will be a muddy area between the bank and the water. We find that although you can catch a frog with your hands, it’s good to have a net so you can reach the frog without having to step in the muddy area. A net is also good to reach frogs in the water.
A regular fishing net doesn’t work
The openings in a standard fishing net are too big to contain frogs. A frog, even a big frog, can squeeze through the netting and escape. We recommend that you remove the netting from a standard fishing net frame and replace it with a netted laundry bag. You can use a heavy gauge string, thin wire, or zip-ties to secure the laundry bag to the net frame.
Groups of three people are the most effective. All three will catch frogs. When one is caught, one person moves the frog from the net to the burlap bag, someone else holds a flashlight, and a third person holds the burlap bag.
Most importantly, have fun!
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