Million Frog March
Healthy Ecosystems Need Healthy Democracies
The inaugural Million Frog March was held in Washington DC on November 15, 2025 and was a huge success! Click the link above to read the event report, and see lots of event photo and video.
Join us for the next Million Frog March on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
Thousands will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC and in cities across the globe for the next Million Frog March, to defend a healthy democracy and a healthy environment. We will make our voices heard: we will not be silenced, and neither will the frogs.
SAVE THE FROGS! Dr. Kerry Kriger and Million Frog Marchers on the National Mall in Washington, DC, November 15th, 2025.
“Any excuse to don frog costumes and go down to the National Mall should be treated as a gift from God and honored as such.” – Benjamin Wittes
Million Frog March 2026 in Washington DC
Join SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger and fellow frog enthusiasts for the next Million Frog March in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 25th, 2026!
Photos & Videos From The 2025 Million Frog March in Washington DC
The inaugural Million Frog March brought together 65 passionate advocates for amphibian conservation, environmental protection, and democracy at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Under beautiful weather conditions on the National Mall, participants dressed in frog-themed clothing and inflatable frog and axolotl costumes gathered to make their voices heard – and educated hundreds of curious tourists in the process.
Million Frog Marchers in front of the Lincoln Memorial on November 15th, 2025. You can order your very own SAVE THE FROGS! Flag here.
How to Participate
Attend in Washington DC
Please join us in Washington DC if you are able to! It will be completely unfrogettable!
Organize a Satellite Event in Your City
Can’t make it to DC? Organize your own Million Frog March event in your community! We’ll provide you with organizing resources, promotional materials, and a platform to register your event on our website.
Volunteer
We need volunteers to help spread the word, contact media, reach out to partner organizations, and support event logistics. Every contribution matters!
Graphic design by volunteer extraordinaire Alyson Lee, who designed the SAVE THE FROGS! logo in 2008!
Why We March
Frogs have become an unexpected symbol of peaceful resistance and creative activism. From Portland’s giant inflatable frogs to democracy protests in Hong Kong, these remarkable amphibians represent something profound: the interconnection between environmental health and democratic freedom.
When amphibians disappear—victims of habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change—it’s a warning sign that our ecosystems are in crisis. When democratic values are threatened, our ability to protect the environment we all depend on is undermined. As such, we must speak up to defend both the natural world and democracy. The Million Frog March stands at the intersection of these urgent issues.
Some of the Portland-based frog enthusiasts who inspired this movement.
We march for:
We have plenty of ideas for your sign! The main themes should focus on defending democracy; freedom of speech; peace; amphibian conservation and environmental protection.
Code Of Conduct
The Million Frog March is a peaceful, nonviolent demonstration. All participants must commit to the following principles:
- ✅ Nonviolence: We do not engage in violence or property damage of any kind
- ✅ Respect: Treat all people with dignity, including those who disagree with us
- ✅ De-escalation: If tensions arise, step back and resolve the situation peacefully
- ✅ Family-Friendly: Keep language and signage appropriate for all ages—no profanity
- ✅ Safety First: Follow instructions from event organizers and legal observers
Anyone who violates these principles may be asked to leave. You can register for the Million Frog March if you agree to abide by the code.
These ones aren’t required, but they are certainly encouraged:
- ✅ Joyful Resistance: Remember that creative, upbeat activism is powerful activism
- ✅ Document Everything: Take photos and videos to share our message, and for transparency and safety
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger with Atrazine researcher Dr. Tyrone Hayes and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, outside EPA headquarters in Washington DC, Save The Frogs Day 2011.
Sign Ideas & Suggested Slogans
Make your voice heard! Create a sign with one of these messages, or come up with your own creative slogan. Remember: keep it family-friendly and positive! You can write savethefrogs.com at the bottom of your sign to help ensure people know where to go to learn more and get involved.
Democracy & Freedom Themes
- We’d Rather Croak Than Be Silenced!
- Healthy Ecosystems Need Healthy Democracies
- Frogs For Freedom
- Leap For Democracy
- No Kings, Just Frogs
- Democracy Isn’t Going Extinct On Our Watch
- Peaceful Protest, Powerful Voice
- Amplify Amphibian Rights
- I Like Frogs And I Vote!
- This Army of Frogs Is Growing!
- Join The Million Frog March
Environmental & Conservation Themes
- Save The Frogs, Save Democracy
- Protect Wildlife, Protect Democracy
- Habitat Loss = Rights Loss
- Clean Water, Clear Voice
- From Ponds to Polls: Protect Both
- Amphibians = Indicators of Health (Ecosystem & Democracy)
- When We Lose Frogs, We All Lose
- No Jobs On A Dead Planet
Playful & Creative Themes
- Hoppy To Be Here For Democracy
- Toad-ally Committed to Justice
- Ribbit For Your Rights
- Join The Ribbit Resistance
- We Will Croak For What’s Right
- UnFrogettable Resistance
- Frogs: Because Someone Has to Speak Up
- Make America Ribbit Again
- This Is What Democracy Looks Like (And Sounds Like!)
- No Hope Without Hop
Volunteer Binga Elger holds a handmade poster with a drawing of a Red-Eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) at a 2010 Save The Frogs Day event in Dallas, TX, to protest the sales of frog legs at a nationwide restaurant chain (that has since stopped serving frog legs!).
“Our peaceful protest received a positive response and opened a lot of people’s minds to the plight of amphibians worldwide. A Friday evening well spent.” – Adam Stuckert, protest organizer
Mission Statement
The Million Frog March unites people in a joyful, peaceful demonstration for democracy, freedom of speech, and environmental protection. By celebrating amphibian conservation and civic engagement together, we send a clear message that the health of our democracy and our planet are deeply connected.
Our Goals
Organize An Event In Your City
Can’t make it to Washington DC? Start a movement in your own community. Thousands of people around the world want to defend democracy and the environment – and they’re waiting for someone like you to organize it.
You don’t need experience. You don’t need a huge budget. You just need passion and the decision to take action.
We’ve created a complete Guide For Million Frog March Event Organizers with everything you need: step-by-step instructions, promotional graphics, talking points, social media templates, and more.
Register your event so we can add it to our site, help you spread the word, and stay connected with you throughout the process.
Frog art from the 2013 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest by Jasmine Virk
Event Listing
Click on any of the events to see the expanded view. Learn about organizing your own event. We will be adding new events daily!
Coalition Partners And Endorsements
The Million Frog March welcomes endorsements from organizations that share our values of democracy, environmental protection, and peaceful activism.
Is your organization interested in endorsing the Million Frog March? Contact us at march@savethefrogs.com with your logo, mission statement and a one or two sentence endorsement statement. If you would like to actively assist, let us know what you have in mind. Thank you!
Green Frogs (Rana clamitans) are one of the most common inhabitants of ponds in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland metropolitan areas. Photo by STF! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger
Volunteer Opportunities
You can help make the Million Frog March a success! We’ve created a Million Frog March Volunteer Action Plan with a multitude of ways you can help out on your own, or join our monthly online Million Frog March Volunteer Meetups to meet other volunteers and help us promote and organize the next march.
Spread The Word
Before The March
Help amplify our message through social media and your organization’s mailing list! You can use our social media templates. Share photos, videos, and your personal reasons for marching. Encourage your friends to participate. Tag us @savethefrogs on Instagram, X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Facebook, and YouTube
Official Hashtags:
- #MillionFrogMarch
- #SaveTheFrogs
After The March
Keep the Momentum:
- Share your photos and videos with the official hashtags
- Tag @savethefrogs so your followers can find us and so we can amplify your story
- Write to your local media about why you participated
- Sign up for SAVE THE FROGS! updates to stay connected
- Consider organizing your own event in the future or hosting a Save The Frogs Day event on April 28th, 2026
- Take conservation action at home: build a backyard pond, eliminate pesticides, support amphibian protection policies
- Wear frog-themed merchandise to keep the conversation going.
- Donate to SAVE THE FROGS! 🐸
Prepare for the march with some of our beautiful frog-themed clothing. All proceeds support our worldwide amphibian conservation efforts. Photo from the 2011 Save The Frogs Day Rally to save the Sharp Park Wetlands. San Francisco, California. Photo courtesy Paul Rattay.
What To Bring
Required
- Comfortable walking shoes (we’ll be marching!)
- Weather-appropriate clothing (November in DC can be chilly—dress in layers)
- Water bottle and snacks
- Valid ID (in case of any issues)
- Fully charged phone (for photos, videos, and safety)
Encouraged
- Green or frog-themed clothing (be creative!)
- Inflatable frog or axolotl costume (the more frogs, the merrier!)
- Homemade signs (see suggested slogans below)
- Camera or phone for documenting the historic day
- Friends and family (all ages welcome!)
- Umbrella and/or raincoat if rainy
Not Permitted
- Weapons of any kind
- Alcohol or illegal substances
- Anything that could be used to harm people or damage property
- Offensive language on signs…assume there will be kids present
Frog art by Savannah Moore, 2012 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest
Why Frogs?
Frogs and amphibians are disappearing faster than almost any other group of animals on Earth. Over 200 species have gone extinct in recent decades, and thousands more are threatened. They face habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, disease, and over-consumption.
But frogs are also:
- Indicator species that reflect the health of entire ecosystems
- Medical marvels whose skin produces compounds being studied for diabetes treatment and antimicrobial medicines
- Pest controllers that keep insect populations in check naturally
- Beautiful, diverse, and fascinating creatures that deserve protection in their own right
- A modern day symbol of democracy, peace and freedom of speech
When we save the frogs, we save ecosystems. When we save ecosystems, we protect clean water, breathable air, and a livable planet for everyone.
And when frogs become symbols of peaceful resistance—as they have in Portland, Hong Kong, and beyond—they remind us that even the smallest voice can make the biggest impact when we come together. Here are even more reasons to SAVE THE FROGS!
About SAVE THE FROGS!
SAVE THE FROGS! is the world’s leading amphibian conservation organization. Founded by Dr. Kerry Kriger in 2008 as the world’s first public charity dedicated exclusively to amphibian conservation, we protect amphibian populations worldwide through education, habitat restoration, advocacy and a grants program that supports scientific research and early career conservationists around the world.
Our work includes:
- Save The Frogs Day is the world’s largest day of amphibian education and conservation action, with events in 60+ countries; celebrated April 28th every year.
- Educational programs with over 1,000 pages of resources at savethefrogs.com
- Habitat restoration projects creating and protecting wetlands globally
- Legislative advocacy for amphibian protection policies
- Research support for scientists studying amphibian conservation
- Global volunteer network empowering local action worldwide
SAVE THE FROGS! is a worldwide movement to protect endangered amphibians. Photo from Save The Frogs Day 2010 in South Korea; activists celebrate protecting the nearby wetland from an apartments complex the government had been planning.
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“A healthy democracy is a precondition for a healthy environment.”
– Annie Leonard, Former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA and Co-Founder Jane Fonda Climate PAC
Frequently Asked Questions
SAVE THE FROGS! has a long history of conducting protests, marches, rallies and demonstrations
SAVE THE FROGS! has a long history of organizing peaceful protests and other forms of activism on behalf of amphibians. Our supporters have taken to the streets in Virginia, Maryland, New York, Florida, Texas, Washington DC, Ghana and Bangladesh to raise awareness of the various threats amphibians face.
The photo above is from the 2011 Save The Frogs Day Rally in Washington, DC to ban Atrazine, one of the most dangerous and heavily used pesticides in the USA. Photo by Cameron Albert.
Contact Us
Visit our Contact page or email us at: march@savethefrogs.com
Connect with SAVE THE FROGS! on social at:
Facebook | Blue Sky | LinkedIn | Discord | Instagram | YouTube
We also save salamanders 🙂 SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger photographed this Red Spotted Newt (Notopthalmus viridescens) in southwest Virginia in 2004, after the first of over 500 presentations on amphibian conservation he has since given in 20+ countries worldwide.
Together we can SAVE THE FROGS!
Together, we leap for democracy.
Together, we croak for conservation.
Together, we will not be silenced. And…
Together we can SAVE THE FROGS!
🐸 See you November 15th! 🐸
The Million Frog March is organized by SAVE THE FROGS!, a 501(c)(3) public charity. This is a nonpartisan event focused on democratic values, environmental protection, and peaceful civic engagement. All are welcome.
