Are Pesticides and Other Chemicals Safe?

by Margot Fass | Jun 10, 2020 | Frog Blog, Pittsford Adventures and Frogs

Are pesticides and chemical products safe to use in my lawn and garden? The short answer is no; pesticides and all lawn chemicals are bad for the environment, humans and critters of all sizes. Responsible citizens restrict their lawn care to an electric mower, trim,...

Save the Frogs Day Nature Symposium – April 25, 2020

by Margot Fass | May 14, 2020 | Frog Blog, Pittsford Adventures and Frogs

On April 25, the Save the Frogs Day Nature Symposium really happened! We learned the hard way last year that weather had complete control of outdoor event success on Save the Frogs Day, so this year we built in alternate locations. We joined with two other wonderful...

Gratitude from A Frog House

by Margot Fass | Apr 19, 2020 | Frog Blog

Save the Frogs Day Nature Symposium Webinar Gratitude. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10 am until 2 pm. You can meet your fine, friendly line up of like-minded and extremely generous presenters more formally on our website page about the event. Then, pick the sessions...

Collaborative Greening: Feasible in Pittsford, NY

by Margot Fass | Mar 18, 2020 | Frog Blog, Pittsford Adventures and Frogs

Collaborative greening is good for citizens, municipalities, and the environment. Here’s how we’re working together in Pittsford to ensure that we make and keep our town green. Tension and differing objectives There always has been, and always will be,...

A Thanksgiving address; A better way in 2020

by Margot Fass | Nov 30, 2019 | Frog Blog, Pittsford Adventures and Frogs

We have just celebrated a holiday originated by the indigenous people of North America. For many in the United States, Thanksgiving is an occasion to slaughter 46 million turkeys, and  make oneself sick on too much food and drink. For some, the next three weeks will...