Queensland Frog Society Inc.

24/10/2026

We look forward to seeing our members and friends at our Annual General Meeting today at 1:30pm at Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre! Our two guest speakers will be sharing on their frog research projects which is sure to be of great interest.

A link has been emailed this morning to attendance via Zoom if you cant be there in person.

30/09/2026

🌿 **You’re Invited — Annual General Meeting 2026!** 🐸

Join us on Sunday, 25 October at 1:30pm for our Annual General Meeting at the Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre.

This is a great chance to catch up with the Committee, connect with fellow members, and hear about the exciting frog research being supported through this year’s grants.

🎥 Can’t make it in person?
No problem — we’ll also provide a Zoom link so you can attend online.

📩 Please RSVP via the email we sent recently.

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# # # 🎤 Guest Speakers

🔬 Tommi Mason
Tommi is investigating how chytrid fungus (Bd) infection and demographic patterns differ between upland and lowland populations of the giant barred frog (Mixophyes iteratus). Her project uses long‑term capture‑mark‑recapture surveys to understand survival, recruitment, and infection dynamics.

🎧 Sebastian Hoefer
Sebastian’s PhD research explores how passive acoustic monitoring can improve frog biodiversity assessments. His work compares automated long‑term audio monitoring with traditional observer-based surveys — with early results showing PAM detects nearly all species present over time.

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📄 AGM documents are available for download, and if you’re unable to attend or wish to nominate someone, please return the AGM Proxy/Nomination Form via the email provided.

We look forward to seeing you — in person or online — as we celebrate another year of frog conservation and community impact! 🐸💚

28/09/2026

🎓🐸 Calling All Uni Students — Applications Now Open for the 2027 Ric Nattrass Research Grant!

Are you passionate about frogs, conservation, ecology, or environmental science? This is your chance to turn your research idea into real impact.

The Queensland Frog Society Inc has been championing frog awareness and conservation for decades — and we want to support the next generation of researchers.

💚 In honour of our founder, the Ric Nattrass Research Grant helps students kick‑start meaningful research into Queensland’s frogs.

📢 What’s new?
We’ve updated the scholarship program to better support students in today’s economic climate — and to recognise that research projects often begin at different times throughout the year.

💰 One scholarship of $2,500 is now offered at the start of each year.

🌟 2027 Applications Are Now Open!
Whether you're working on frog ecology, conservation tech, disease dynamics, habitat restoration, or anything that helps Queensland’s frogs — we want to hear from you.

📄 Download the application form, check the details, and apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity to fund your project, build your research profile, and contribute to real conservation outcomes.

Good luck — we can’t wait to see what you’re working on! 🐸✨

20/09/2026

Members and supporters are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting, held on Sunday, 25 October at 1:30pm at Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre.

Come and catch up with the Committee, fellow members and learn about the exciting research being undertaken by this year's research grant recipients; Tommi Mason and Sebastian Hoefer.

Can't attend in person?
No worries, a link will be provided for attendance via Zoom as well.

Members, check your inbox for our recent email and how to RSVP for catering purposes.
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About our guest speakers ⬇️

Tommi’s project aims to explore differences in demographic patterns and Bd (chytrid) infection dynamics between two Mixophyes iteratus (giant barred frog) populations; one at an upland (high risk) site and the other at a lowland (low risk) site. She will investigate how infection dynamics and key demographic parameters (including survival and recruitment) differ between these populations by undertaking longitudinal capture-mark-recapture surveys.

Sebastian, a Ph.D student from James Cook University, has spent several years Investigating the value of passive acoustic monitoring to enhance frog biodiversity assessments. Specifically, he has been evaluating the performance of passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) against traditional observer-based methods for frog biodiversity assessments, providing a robust framework for long-term conservation monitoring.

16/09/2026

Important work being done for the ongoing survival of mountain top microhylid frogs.

11/07/2026

The sun is shining at the Qld Garden Show today; these pics were from yesterday. We await your frog, toad and garden questions! Plus lots of resources available on hand, meaning no postage costs!

20/06/2026

Its a beautiful day here today in Esk at Esk Garden Fair. A great event with lots to see and eat!

13/06/2026

If you're fortunate to have a little cash left over this time of year, we'd very much appreciate any tax-deductible donations to our Trust Fund.

The Fund is used to help support research into QLD's frogs.

Learn more and donate here: https://www.qldfrogs.asn.au/ric-nattrass-research-grant/

16/05/2026

We're looking forward to our first attendance at this growing event! Live in the regions? This one is for you!

⏰ 5 WEEKS TO GO! ⏰ The countdown is officially on for the Esk Garden Fair! In exactly five weeks, we’ll be opening the gates for our massive 10-year celebration.
🌿 Highlighting the best growers🎨 Showcasing incredible regional artisans 🍰 Packed with delicious food, live displays, and entertainment.
🌸 The Essentials
📅 WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 WHERE: Pipeliner Park, Esk
💰 ENTRY: $5 (Children under 16 FREE) Cash only at gates.
🐾 DOG FRIENDLY: Four-legged besties welcome!
Skip the queue: Grab your tickets online now and be ready for the big day!
🎟️ 🔗 www.eskgardenandlifestylefair.com
Experience Somerset

14/05/2026

Important work being done on a species which seems to be surviving the worst of chytrid's impacts by living outside of their historical habitat and distribution.