May 8: Actions for Amphibians

Leave the Leaves infographic

Created by Sydney Horan

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Leave the Leaves infographic, created by Sydney Horan

“Amphibian Ally” T-shirt Decorating

Sponsored by Nina McDonnell, PARC, ARC

Time: Friday, May 8, 2021 (all day)

Looking for more ways to spread the word about amphibian conservation? Decorate an “Amphibian Ally” t-shirt for yourself, or bandana for your pet! Watch the video to learn the basics of fabric decoration and tricks for making apparel that will start a conversation about amphibians.

Salamander Swabbing

The secret to salamanders’ survival may be in their slimy secretions. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientist Carly Muletz Wolz is swabbing salamanders in Shenandoah, looking for disease-fighting microbes that live in the mucus on their skin. Get the scoop in our scientist Q+A.

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientist Carly Muletz Wolz is swabbing salamanders in Shenandoah