Exploring the Growling Grass Frog to understand threats and conservation efforts🐸

This is a rare opportunity to hear from researcher, Dr Geoff Heard about the fascinating life history of one of Victoria’s most iconic frog species; the Growling Grass Frog. Geoff will discuss his research on populations of Growling Grass Frogs around Melbourne and the threats that have led to population declines. We will then look at efforts to help recover the species and positive actions that you can take to report on the frogs you hear calling in your neighbourhood.

Finally, what does a frog friendly garden look like? Little things that you can do at home to create a safe environment for frogs.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the webinar to ask questions.

Presenter Biography

Geoff Heard is an ecologist who has worked on Growling Grass Frogs for over 20 years. Geoff leads a long-term monitoring program for the species across northern Melbourne that began in 2001. This program seeks to understand the drivers of the population dynamics of Growling Grass Frogs and understand how threats can be managed to ensure the species’ conservation. Currently, Geoff wears two hats. He is Science Advisor for the National Threatened Species Index at The University of Queensland and a Research Fellow with the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University.  

Organised by Melbourne Water