SAVE THE FROGS! Presentations
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In an effort to raise awareness of the plight of amphibians,
SAVE THE FROGS!
Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger, Michael Starkey and other scientists regularly give free presentations on amphibian conservation to both adults and children. Please contact us to enquire about booking a presentation; be sure to state your geographical location, expected attendance and if you are able to offer an honorarium to cover our expenses (and how much). Thanks!
The Wild World of Frogs
A presentation by Dr. Kerry M. Kriger
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder, Executive Director & Ecologist
How long do frogs live? How many types of frogs are there? What's the difference between a frog and a toad? Why are frogs disappearing worldwide and what can be done to save them? Dr. Kriger answers all these questions and more as he introduces the audience to The Wild World of Frogs. The presentation features many of Dr. Kriger's photos of amphibians from around the world, and there will be a question and answer session following the presentation.
Dr. Kriger's Bio
Dr. Kriger is the Founder & Executive Director of SAVE THE FROGS! (www.savethefrogs.com), America's first and only public charity dedicated to amphibian conservation. Dr. Kriger holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. His scientific research focuses on the amphibian disease chytridiomycosis, a topic on which he has published 15 articles in peer-reviewed international scientific journals. His research into amphibian declines has been supported by the National Geographic Society and various philanthropic organizations throughout the world, and he has presented the results of his research at scientific conferences in several countries. Dr. Kriger has previously done research on endangered Hawaiian birds, and on the biophysical properties of amino acids involved in cystic fibrosis. He has taught university courses in Ecology, Vertebrate Biology, Applied Mathematics and Chemistry, has written and edited chapters for encyclopedias, and is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese. He has climbed mountains in the Himalayas, Alps, Alaska Range, Southern Alps and the Andes, and is an avid photographer who has created calendars and posters featuring his wildlife photography.
Dr. Kriger's Lecture Experience
Dr. Kriger has presented lectures on amphibian conservation in Australia, USA, New Zealand, Panama, South Korea, Ghana and Brazil, and has taught university courses in Vertebrate Zoology, Ecology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He recently spoke on the amphibian extinction crisis at the National Geographic Society, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Fish & Wildife Service, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Monterey Bay Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences, Boston Museum of Science, Defenders of Wildlife Headquarters, National Wildlife Federation, Portland Audubon Society, Northwest Environmental Defense Center, Watsonville Wetlands Watch, Woodland Park Zoo, Town Hall Seattle, REI Corporate Headquarters, Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, University of California Santa Cruz, UCLA, University of Colorado, San Francisco State University, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Sidwell Friends School, the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, and the New England Wildlife Center.
Recordings of Past Presentations
You can listen to recordings of many of Dr. Kriger's past presentations on the SAVE THE FROGS! Audio Page.
Testimonials
"He just had them all totally engaged. He had great slides and a great rapport with these kids, talking about why frogs matter. I know that he's a serious scientist, but I'm equally impressed with people when they can keep an auditorium full of kids engaged."
--Mike Rotkin, Mayor of Santa Cruz, CA
"Hi Kerry, I have gotten rave comments about your presentation to us on Tuesday! It was an excellent turnout. We had several people from our contaminants program, our National Coordinator for Aquatic Animal Health, plus endangered species, refuges, and many people from our Fisheries and Habitat Conservation program. We had a division chief and a college student in a career program, and your range of information from basic to technical addressed everyone's interests. Afterwards, the one-on-one discussions were great. Thank you so much for taking your time to speak to our staff!"
--Susan Jewell, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Injurious Wildlife Listing Coordinator; Fisheries and Habitat Conservation
"Hi Kerry, thank you so much for a wonderful lecture. I think the students got a lot out of it. Good on you for starting this organization and best of luck to your efforts!"
-- Chris Wilmers, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies Department, University of California, Santa Cruz
"Kerry, I just wanted to say THANKS! again for your presentation. As you could tell the Defenders staff was very interested in your work. Very best of luck to you."
--Dr. Jean Brennan
Climate Change Scientist
Defenders of Wildlife
Washington, D.C
"Hi Kerry, it was great to have you at the docent meeting last night. You walked that fine line of doom and gloom and being hopeful and came out ahead! It is never enough to hear about the problems if there are no solutions presented. It was great to see folks walking away from your presentation inspired after getting briefed on the severity of the situation, knowing that they could make a crucial difference. One docent has already told me that they are considering putting a frog pond on their property! So thank you for your time and energy, it is definitely appreciated."
-- Daniel Williford
State Park Interpreter I - Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
"Kerry, you were one of our top presenters--still can't get over your frog imitations. You were so full of energy and love for the naked ones, and your convictions hit everyone hard. For a while at least, and I hope for good, we wanted to go to war for the embattled amphibians. You had some of the best supported rationale for protecting our wild Earth and toning down our sloppy greediness. Thank you! Best always and success of the highest order."
--Carolyn Pankow, Friends of San Pedro Valley County Park
"Hello Kerry, That was a brilliant and informative presentation!"
--Dr. Bright Kankam, Head of Wildlife, Forestry Research Institute of Ghana
"Kerry, On behalf of our San Lorenzo Rotary Club, I want to thank you again for speaking to our club several weeks ago. Your informative presentation on the need to proactively protect the wetlands ecosystem, particularly frogs and other amphibians was greatly appreciated."
--Charlie Johnson, President
“Hi Kerry, Thanks for a great lecture earlier this month. I am still hearing comments about how informative it was. Would you be interested in giving another lecture at the library?”
--Sarah Harbison, Santa Cruz Public Libraries
"Hi Kerry, thank you so much for your willingness to talk to all of us interns! I know I and many others really enjoyed it and were inspired by your dedication and passionate work towards saving the frogs. What type of work could I get involved in helping SAVE THE FROGS? Again, thanks so much for your time and inspiring work!"
-- Lyla Wilton, Marin Academy
"Thanks for the awesome talk! You have a real talent with kids - they loved it!"
-- Jeanie Vogelzang, Santa Cruz, CA
"Your talk at Watsonville Wetlands Watch this past Wednesday was great - thank you for sharing your knowledge."
--Inger Marie Laursen, Wildlife Biologist
"If you ever have the chance to hear Dr. Kerry Kriger lecture at the California Academy of Science, do take that opportunity. Excellent and critical message for us all!"
--Jerry Bauknight, San Francisco, CA
"Kerry, All I can say is that your presentation was a HUGE hit. It was one of the biggest highlights of the week. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for us."
--Sonja Kulstad-Hurst, AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project
"Kerry, Thank you! It was wonderful having such a knowledgeable and engaging speaker. I especially enjoyed your frog calls and how much you got my volunteers to think about the issue of conservation from the perspective of amphibians. I look forward to staying in touch in the future."
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Shannon Heimer, Education & Volunteer Manager, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
"Dear Kerry, Thanks again for your wonderful presentation. I heard nothing but positive remarks, and several teachers thanked me for setting it up. The kids really enjoyed it too and I know word will get back to their parents."
--Ruth Van Sciver, Los Gatos, CA
"Thanks for giving such a great talk in our class; my roommate's girlfriend is in the course and couldn't stop talking about your presentation! You definitely sparked interest in the cause."
--Justine A., UCSC Teaching Assistant
"Dear Dr. Kriger,
Thank you for the excellent and informative presentation for my class here in Santa Cruz. The students are still sharing frog information with their families. I appreciate how organized you are and how well you interact with the students. Your inclusion of wonderful frog photos and facts kept everyone interested. You are providing valuable information as well as giving us all ways that we can help frogs and their habitat in our everyday lives.
Many thanks to you!"
--Joanne Brown, M. S.
"Thank you for your presentation to La-on-je-na and us, Froggieco. Your presentation was very entertaining, and we clearly got your message. We were very interested in your organization's activities, not to mention the interesting contests you presented. We highly esteem your efforts done to help the amphibians, and it was very positively inspiring for us to work for the ecosystem in the future. We wish we can share good ideas to protect the frogs anytime and keep in contact."
--Woo Seok Yang, Member of Froggieco, ecodiversity group of Daewon Foreign Language High School, Seoul, South Korea
"Dear Dr. Kriger, your work with SAVE THE FROGS! reflects our focus on hands-on stewardship and commitment. One of our community members, Monique Smith of the Bat Conservancy of Coastal California, recently heard you speak at the Migration Festival, and she has rave reviews of your ability to capture audience attention through a combination of frog noises and interesting information! We are confident that you will educate and inspire festivals attendees in discovering their roles as environmental stewards. We would be honored to have you as a speaker at this exciting event."
--Lara Kilpatrick, Organizer of Summit for the Planet
"Kerry, the entire club enjoyed your presentation. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Best of luck on your continuing efforts on behalf of frogs.
Regards, Tom"
--Tom Boyce, President of the Los Gatos Rotary Club
"Kerry, thanks so much for coming today. You are a natural at interacting with kids. They really were attentively listening to you. They enjoyed your frog sounds, which kept their attention. I really appreciate your time and your sweet manner."
--Jodee Larson, Santa Cruz Montessori
"Dr. Kriger, thank you again for your excellent presentation and for educating us on the need and ways to address amphibian extinction. I know we were all highly impressed with your knowledge and dedication. We all enjoyed you so much. You have amazing dedication and commitment; it is a great gift."
--Adra Ross, Monterey Bay Koi & Pond Club
"Loved your talk, keep up the good work!"
--Dan Yocum, Sunnyvale, CA
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