2025 Western Chorus Frog Surveys Volunteer Training Session
Blazing Star Environmental will be hosting a free virtual informational webinar aimed at training volunteers interested in surveying for the Western Chorus Frog (WCF) this spring!
Join us on Saturday, May 8th, 11am EST
Location: Virtual (Link to be shared upon registration)
This information session will teach volunteers how to:
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How to identify Western Chorus Frog and their habitat
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How to conduct Western Chorus Frog surveys
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Details on the 2025 Western Chorus Frog Surveys
Register with the form down below or send us an email at info@blazingstar.ca
WCF Webinars & Workshops
Upcoming Webinars
Get Western Chorus Frog Friendly Certified!
Want to make your property or business more wildlife-friendly? Join Blazing Star Environmental for a free virtual workshop where you'll learn how to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Western Chorus Frog habitat.
Date: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Cost: FREE
Register with the form down below or send us an email at info@blazingstar.ca
Can’t attend? Blazing Star also offers in-person training for businesses looking to train their entire team in BMPs for Western Chorus Frogs. Contact info@blazingstar.ca for more details
WCF Training Materials
Please review the following training materials prior to conducting the 2025 WCF Survey and Habitat Assessments
The following links are training materials for the WCF Long-term Monitoring Program set to return in 2028
Ontario Spring Frog Call Training Quiz
WCF Monitoring Protocol (English)
WCF Monitoring Protocol (French)
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Incidental Data Sheet (English)
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Incidental Data Sheet (English) – EXAMPLE
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Intentional Data Sheet (English)
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Intentional Data Sheet (English) - EXAMPLE
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Incidental Data Sheet (French)
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Incidental Data Sheet (French) – EXAMPLE
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Intentional Data Sheet (French)
WCF Monitoring Protocol – Intentional Data Sheet (French) - EXAMPLE
Check out the map below to see if Western Chorus Frogs are calling in your area! This map will be updated on a regular basis as more frogs are detected throughout the breeding season.