16 October 2011 – Frogs Field Guide Launch

Posted on 10 October, 2011 by Connecting Country

The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Waterwatch and Landcare team is launching the Frogs Field Guide.

The guide is for anyone interested in learning more about the frogs that call the north central Victoria region home. It is a handy size, great to use in the field and contains lots of information that can assist with identifying a frog, its eggs or tadpoles.

All frog enthusiasts are encouraged to come to the launch where guest speaker, Ray Draper, will talk about the frogs found in the north central Victoria region. Ray has over 40 years of experience with frogs and has monitored Growling Grass Frogs (Litoria raniformis) throughout western Victoria for the last 35 years. Ray will also talk about a potential threat to frogs, the amphibian Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium), which can cause a lethal disease in many frog species.

Date:                Sunday 16 October 2011
Time:                10:00am – 12:00 pm
Venue:             Andersons Mill, Creswick-Newstead Rd, Smeaton

Booking are essential. A picnic lunch will be provided. RSVP to reception@nccma.vic.gov.au or telephone 03 54487124 by Thursday 13 October.