A Frog House: Many Hats on the Sam Patch

by Margot Fass | Oct 24, 2020 | Frog Blog, Pittsford Adventures and Frogs

Being the stand-in educator on the Sam Patch required many hats. A Juggler’s Hat It was so exciting to gather with A Frog House friends at the Sam Patch Packet Boat dock on Sunday evening, October 11. With a bit of the game of musical chairs, we had filled the allowed...

Support A Frog House’s Mission for Margot’s 80th!

by Margot Fass | Oct 18, 2020 | Patreon

It’s easy – event is only 4 weeks from. yesterday–!

It’s Not Just About Frogs, But All of Us: Intersectional Environmentalism

by Emily Johnson-Erday | Oct 9, 2020 | Frog Blog

We are one  There’s a strong chance you know about the protests in Rochester, calling for justice for Daniel Prude. And no doubt you’ve seen #BlackLivesMatter online. You might be thinking, “Why am I reading about Black Lives Matter in a frog blog?” Because racial...

Froggy Birthday, Education Celebration

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

Having just turned eighty, I am proud, and somewhat astonished.  It’s never been a challenge for me to celebrate even the smallest victories, both mine and others’. This year tossed in glitches, and we wondered: how does A Frog House’s birthday party work in a...

Margot the Tadpole

by Lindsay Graham | Sep 5, 2020 | Patreon

This little tadpole, Margot, turned 80 on August 9th!  Please consider becoming a Patreon of her work — in honor of her entrance into the nouveau octogenarian period of her life.

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...