The festivities in progress. 2026.8.9. Photo Credit, Robert Corby. A Who’s Who at A Frog House Thank You to Everyone Thank you to everyone who joined our Seventh Annual Froggy Family Birthday Celebration for an afternoon of music, art, food, friendship, gardens, frogs, and celebration—to the many people who helped
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 ninja frog Pokémon known as Greninja here on the Frog Blog. However, it’s not the only kind of frog Pokémon
International Frog Month April is recognized as International Frog Month, a time to celebrate frogs’ ecological importance, adaptability, and role as environmental indicators, while highlighting the need to protect their habitats as many species emerge from hibernation. You could say that every day is Frog Day for me, but April
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.
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 speed, leap into the air, and even appear to box
“I’m a glass full kind of person with big expectations. I just need to figure out how to make it happen.” Robert Putney, Early Days Robert’s path to his environmental began long before Impact Earth opened. His grandparents were farmers, so he grew up understanding the value of working
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 itself. On February 2, World Wetlands Day reminds us that
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 in the meadow? Puzzling Times Our daughter, Lindsay Fass Graham,
An angel appeared. After many hours of hard work from all contributors, the permaculture garden at Robert C. Corby Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary is complete! This is our photo journal blog about this achievement. To the Pittsford Board who approved the project, Mayor Alysa Plummer, who has been so helpful,
“Frog Pond” illustration in Fritz Baumgarten Feesten in kabouterland, ed 1980, ill S, p. 6 Giclee print for sale on Etsy. Used in an email greeting by dear friend Marie Gibson. A Green Garden Gala: Music, Community, and Gratitude How lovely to be brought together in the best way –
