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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
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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

Saving The Real Life Frogs of Pokémon

by guest writer: Phillip Miner Poliwag, Pokemon Red/Blue/Green, Pokemon.com , September 28, 1998, Poliwag, Poliwrath and Politoed​ Poliwrath, Pokémon Red/Blue/Green, Pokémon.com , September 28, 1998, Previously, we’ve talked about the

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Matthew Fass May 22, 2026

From Pokemon to the Real World: What Greninja Teaches Us About Frog Conservation

If you’ve ever played Pokémon, you’ve met Greninja — the sleek ninja frog that draws its look from real-world horned tree frogs native to South America. But while Greninja battles on in the digital world, its real-life inspirations are facing threats that no Poké Ball can fix. Guest writer Phillip Miner explores the surprising connection between one of Pokémon’s most beloved characters and the urgent conservation crisis facing frog species worldwide.

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Matthew Fass May 7, 2026

Mad as a March Hare

John Tenniel/British Library/Wikimedia Commons The saying “mad as a March hare” dates back to the 16th century and refers to the wild, energetic behavior of European hares during their spring breeding season. In March, hares sprint across fields at high

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Matthew Fass March 31, 2026

From Winter Stillness to Spring Action

Vernal Pond Two, Photo Credit, Payton Carroll February 2, World Wetlands Day Visit David Carroll’s gallery and buy his book here. Bask in his beautiful illustrations, enjoy his journey through wetlands and learn why they are so essential to life

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Matthew Fass January 30, 2026

Help A Little Magic Grow In Pittsford

The Fairy Village in Coastal Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine. Photo Credit, Margot Fass 2025.10.19 Can you picture children building and maintaining a little Fairy Village in the Pittsford Village Arboretum in the Spruce forest? Or special art on display

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Matthew Fass November 11, 2025

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Our Homebuilt Vernal Pond Kits are ready to go! The first kit was picked up over the weekend. A big thank you to Village and Wilderness and Finger Lakes Connected Learning Ecosystem for funding this project.
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Our Homebuilt Vernal Pond Kits are ready to go! The first kit was picked up...

A Frog House is hosting a plant sale 5/25 from 1:00PM-5:00PM🌿 Stop by and take some native plants home! Donations collected will go towards helping the frogs 🐸
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A Frog House is hosting a plant sale 5/25 from 1:00PM-5:00PM🌿

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Photos from a wonderful Save The Frogs Day celebration on April 26th! Thanks to the many volunteers and guests who attended, we had the most delightful day of teaching, learning, and observing in nature. We are grateful to have been awarded a grant from @savethefrogs to fund this event. A Frog House has had the honor to receive Save The Frogs Day Grants annually since 2021. Check out the full blog post about Save The Frogs Day and other April news on our website: https://afroghouse.org/save-the-frogs-day-2026/
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Photos from a wonderful Save The Frogs Day celebration on April 26th! Thanks to the...

Thank you @impactearth_roc for hosting A Frog House for April's First Friday and Second Saturday! Margot's Froggy art will be up until the end of May. There is still time to bid on some of these amazing pieces 🐸
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Thank you @impactearth_roc for hosting A Frog House for April's First Friday and Second Saturday!...

Save The Frogs Day is less than two weeks away! Join us on Sunday, April 26th beginning at A Frog House from 1:00-2:30 pm and continuing at Robert C. Corby Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary from 3:00-5:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register on our website by scanning the QR code.
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Save The Frogs Day is less than two weeks away! Join us on Sunday, April...

It’s World Frog Day! A Frog House celebrates frogs every day! Come to Impact Earth on April 3rd for Margot’s frog art and Bonnie’s frog songs! @a_frog_house #worldfrogday #worldwetlandsday #nature #amphibians #501c3
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It’s World Frog Day! A Frog House celebrates frogs every day! Come to Impact Earth...

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Today is World Wetlands Day!

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#GivingTuesday has arrived! Today is a day for giving back and paying it forward. Thank you so much to our wonderful community of supporters for helping us work toward our goals. A Frog House and our amazing volunteers have brought beautiful once-barren spots in the Village Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary to life, providing vital habitat for wildlife. The first photo captures a frog who found our first vernal pond within 2 weeks (Photo Credit: Margot Fass). The second, a mallard duck in our second vernal pond, was captioned by our generous donor and friend Stan; “Upper pond west side. Three deer drinking when I first walked by. When I returned, 1 duck.” (Photo Credit: Stan Spector). The third shows the plant life that has grown in our vernal ponds throughout the year as of October (Photo Credit: Payton Carroll). If you love the work we have done, your donation will help us continue. Thank you for your continued support! https://give.afroghouse.org/
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#GivingTuesday has arrived! Today is a day for giving back and paying it forward. Thank...

Whatever your favorite charities (and I’ve already started giving to mine) please consider donating a portion of your generous contributions to A Frog House for Giving Tuesday. Amphibian populations are crashing, and 41% of amphibian species are at risk of extinction. You can help turn the tide and bring the sound of spring back. Every environmental action we take to help a frog helps human beings. This #GivingTuesday, support A Frog House as we launch our Build Your Own Backyard Vernal Pond Kits, a simple way for families to restore habitat right where they live. Our small-grant partners believe in this vision, and so do we. Here are green frogs in our own backyard pool, photos credit, Lindsay Fass Graham. #GivingTuesday #SaveTheFrogs #NativePlants #VernalPools #BackyardEcology
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Testimonials

One of the most beautiful backyards….

I’m a foreman at Broccolo and this is one of the most beautiful backyards I have seen in a long time.

Sean Turek

Homebuilt Vernal Ponds

I think your frog house idea [about Homebuilt Vernal Ponds]is wonderful and would be happy to endorse it however I can. I would love to expose this to the whole country. Can we work something out where we put it up on our website?

Doug Tallamy – Homegrown National Park

What a spectacular project!

Dear Margot, What a spectacular project this weekend! On behalf of the village I wish to express my profound gratitude to you, everyone at A Frog House and all of the volunteers who made three vernal ponds possible in three days! The great teamwork created a lasting improvement for humans and wildlfe for years to come. With best wishes, Village of Pittsford Mayor Alysa Plummer

Alysa Subtelny Plummer, Mayor of the Village of Pittsford

A perfect example of a resident led project for the good of the whole community

Amazing!! This is the perfect example of a resident led project for the good of the whole community. Your ability to raise private funds, involve experts and seek out volunteer support is unprecedented! I am grateful for all your hard work in adding to the natural beauty of our Villages green space. Thank you!

Lisa Cove

Awesome work, Margot

[Regarding the slot on the Evan Dawson Show on March 20] Wow! Awesome work, Margot!!…You’re amazing!!! Bold, driven, inspiring!

Victoria Zelin, Possible Rochester

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

Jonathan Cloud

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.

Amy Vlietstra, Pittsford Village activist and advocate and friend to the Board

The occasion is ‘unfrogettable’

The time for the kids was engaging, hands on, and felt very much like being at home.
Melanie Jones, Tutor Coordinator at School 35, Director of Arts and Enrichment at Third Presbyterian Church

I LOVE what you all are doing at A Frog House

We certainly need more centers like yours around the country.
Joseph Apodaca, Executive Director The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy

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)

Robert Corby, Former Mayor of the Village of Pittsford

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.

Sam Miller

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!

Mark Shulman

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.

Evan Lowenstein, Communications and Membership Director, Rochester People's Climate Coalition

Thank You!

THANK YOU for all your efforts on behalf of frogs!

Alan Pollock, MD Board of Directors San Fernando Audubon Society At-Home Project

I applaud your efforts

I applaud your efforts in putting together an event such as yours.

Daena Ford, President, Braddock Bay Raptor Research

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!

David Bonter, Research Faculty, Office of Undergraduate Biology, Cornell University

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