by Susan | Aug 28, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Children and Nature, Children's Books on Frogs, Eco Interviews, Environmental Books, Frog Conservation, frog exhibits, Frog fun, frog gifts, Frog People, Frogs and Artists, Frogs and Insects, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Literary Amphibians, Lizards & Iguanas, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs
When did this all begin? Please tell us a bit about your work. I am an artist and illustrator based in Manchester UK. My artwork has always been narrative /story-based, using oil on canvas, printmaking, and large-scale collage. My work includes characters acting out...
by Susan | Aug 22, 2014 | Chemicals in the Environment, Children and Nature, Environmental Health, Sustainable Choices, sustainable products
Yesterday I had an argument with someone I know. She was mixing all the trash into one bag to put out on the street. No matter what I said, she refused to separate the trash. Why is it so hard for some people to follow the rules (the law)… not just because the...
by Susan | Aug 19, 2014 | Eco Interviews, Frog People, Frogs and Artists, Frogs in Film, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads
When was your organization founded? I’ve been a full-time artist since 2007, but making art since kindergarten, like when everyone else started. What is your educational background and what lead to creating this organization? (I’m not really an organization, nor...
by Susan | Aug 10, 2014 | Frogs and Insects, Insects, Living a Frog-Friendly Life, Lizards & Iguanas, Teaching Kids about Frogs, wildlife conservation
The island of Providenciales in Turks & Caicos is one of my favorite vacation spots and I have been there many times. The sand is pinkish white and as soft as talcum powder. The sea is the perfect color of turquoise and crystal clear. When you enter the water all...
by Susan | Aug 10, 2014 | Amphibian habitat loss, Children and Nature, Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Frog People, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs
For most people making your garden a friendly area for frogs seems like a strange idea, but what we often don’t have is understanding. These often misunderstood amphibians are one of the nicest critters you can attract to your garden. In many ways frogs can be...
by Susan | Aug 5, 2014 | Children and Nature, Contests, Frog People, Iguanas, People Helping Frogs and Toads, wildlife conservation
We’ve all been to our local county fair, rode on the ferris wheel, sprayed the water in the clown’s mouth, maybe even won a big stuffed frog. But what’s happening in Ohio (and perhaps other places) is the wrong way to get young people interested in...
