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Open Sunday afternoons, 1 PM to dusk May 1 through October 31 (weather and COVID-19 situation permitting).
Located near the Canal Tow Path of the Erie Canal in Pittsford, NY, behind 65 State Street
Upcoming Events
Pittsford’s Fifth Annual Save the Frogs Day! May 7
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmKara Kotwas and Mark Wochner have kindly offered to host A Frog House for our annual Save the Frogs Program. Their ample private property of 7.9 acres with a landscaped
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About Our Work
Honoring Life, One Frog at a Time
A Frog House, our magical little house on the Erie Canal in Pittsford, educates visitors about amphibian survival through recreational events and workshops for children and adults.
We work with local governments to protect wetlands and establish parks with ponds, and educate visitors about the impact of lawn and garden poisons on life itself.
We teach compassion and compassionate communication skills for the sake of all life, from frogs at the bottom of the food chain through homo sapiens at the top, by modeling responsible land and water use and maintenance.

Frogs are at the bottom of the food chain….
…so their poisoning by pollution and chemicals, climate change, and the devastation of wetlands and habitat by mindless development mean that all the creatures that prey on them are disappearing as well—and up the food chain!
When most people hear of frogs, they respond with amusement or curiosity.
They’re whimsical creatures, right?
It’s less commonly known that they have an essential role in maintaining ecological balance, and their diminishing numbers are a huge piece of the looming Sixth Extinction.


Let’s work together to honor life, one frog at a time.
Margot Fass’ Frog Blog

Frog Feminization Foretelling the Future for Flesh and Blood?
From Why Organic Lawn Care Copyright © 2023 Grass Master Do you mean to say that you are actually planning on using chemicals on your property this year? April is a time of year when homeowners tend to line up their lawn care for the summer, and plan their fertilization/herbicide/pesticide spray schedules. You can read all about reasons that spraying is not a good idea at A Frog House website here, which includes a thoughtful and thorough article by a neighbor in Next Door several years ago. But first: Also in this issue: State laws may ban certain chemicals,

A Frog House and Friends Join Evan Dawson on the Radio, March 20 at 1:00 pm
Plus: World Frog Day and International Day of Action for Rivers (helping us all) March 20 is not only the first day of Spring, but it is World Frogs Day. A Frog House is pleased to announce that environmentally minded

World Wildlife Day on March 3, Beavers Wetland Superheroes for the Frog
A North American working class hero (Castor canadensis) we need to appreciate more. Photo credit – Simon Jackson/iStock History March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a date chosen for the 50th anniversary birthday of the Convention on International Trade in

Happy Valentine’s Day?
Ubiquitous photo on Google search, but see an amazing story about Hoplobatrachus tigerinus here by another Frog Lady. This Article Has a Happy Ending Today is Valentine’s Day. It is sunny and bright here in Rochester, but many are scratching

World Wetlands Day on February 2
In Day Trips Around Rochester, NY, Brickyard Trail At the Sandra Frankel Nature Park, By Debi Bower Date, Photo Credit Unknown History World Wetlands Day was set originally on February 2nd in 1971, by the Convention on Wetlands in Rasmar,

A Frog House Letter from Your Founder
Wetlands are the home to 40 percent of the world’s species, they protect us from flooding, provide food and clean water, and play a crucial role in combating climate change. Photo by Tyler Butler on Unsplash To A Frog House

On Giving Tuesday, Select A Frog House! But Why?
A green frog who found or was born in our pond at A Frog House. Photo Credit Bonnie Abrams A Frog House opened four years ago with humble goals: provide children and adults a chance to better understand the importance
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Robert Corby
I predict that A Frog House will be on the map as a well recognized community destination in historic Pittsford Village by next summer, and a sustainable 501(c)(3)
I LOVE what you all are doing at A Frog House
The occasion is ‘unfrogettable’
Yours is the only property in the Village of Pittsford that opens your doors to residents and visitors…
…and has events that are fun and educational for youngsters and adults alike.
You’ve emphasized the right things
[Regarding your newsletter] this is actually quite wonderful…you’ve emphasized the right things, which are the emphases on positive action and collaboration..BTW, I really admired your Valentine’s Day post — covering many topics succinctly and powerfully. Thanks
Awesome work, Margot
[Regarding the slot on the Evan Dawson Show on March 20] Wow! Awesome work, Margot!!…You’re amazing!!! Bold, driven, inspiring!
What A Terrific Project and What A Lovely Location
We found you when I was walking by with my children and we were enchanted. What a terrific project and what a lovely location. You are doing good work here. Thank you for helping young people appreciate and value the animals, the environment, and through this, each other.
A Frog House is a delight!
A Frog House is a delight! A magical place for children… and a reminder for adults to help support frogs (and every creature on our planet) today… for those children tomorrow. Thank you for all your good work!
Thanks for these uplifting updates
Thanks for these uplifting updates and for all you are doing! We are glad to hear that the Nature Symposium on April 25 is still happening online.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the natural world!
I certainly wish you the best and thank you for your efforts on behalf of the natural world!
Thank You!
THANK YOU for all your efforts on behalf of frogs!
I applaud your efforts
I applaud your efforts in putting together an event such as yours.