Enjoy an evening adventure walk with Dr. Bob Thomas (Environment Program and Mass Communications) one of the foremost herpetologists in the southeastern Louisiana area and a longtime environmental educator and naturalist. Come to listen and investigate dozens of species of frogs and toads. Learn how to identify frogs by their vocalizations and see alligators’ glowing red eyes. Walkers are guaranteed to see all sorts of nocturnal critters. Reservations are required.
Meeting logistics
Reservations Required. Reserve your spot today. (April 1st-22nd, no fee required)
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm to ~11:00 pm
Contact: Kimberly Kahn · kjkahn@loyno.edu or 865-2599
Location: Next to the RecPlex (where the university vans are parked)
The bus will leave the RecPlex promptly at 6:30pm. Return time will be around 11 pm. If you wish to drive and/or carpool separately, you will be given a map to the site we are visiting –Coquille Trail. If you want to meet us there, email rathomas@loyno.edu for a map.
What to bring
You'll want to bring the following items:
Dress comfortably. Wear shoes that are good for walking on a rocky trail. Be sure to bring a flashlight and consider bringing a camera and umbrella. Also, bug spray if you are bugged by bugs.
This trip is free and open to the Loyola community, but please reserve your spot ahead of time by contacting Kimberly Kahn at kjkahn@loyno.edu or call (504) 865-2599. Website:http://cas.loyno.edu/environment/spring-frog-walk Facebook: www.facebook.com/loynoenvironment
Check out these different frog calls - includes all state frog species.
Checklist of possible animal observations.