Frog season opens on the Saturday nearest May 1 and runs through December 31 each year. Document where the eggs are collected from with a small flag or by marking the exact location on a map of the area. This information will be needed to release the amphibians to the same location once they are grown. Never remove eggs or larvae from public areas such as parks, refuges, or conservation areas. Ask permission before removing specimens from private land.
Frogs are selective and only breed when temperatures in the air and water are just right.
To make things more fun, each frog's eggs look different and hatch at different times. Be sure to take a look at this guide to frog egg identification and metamorphic timing to help you with this activity. Ponds, small lakes, and creeks are ideal places to find amphibian eggs and catch tadpoles. Have students use small dip nets or jars to collect eggs and larvae and transport them to the classroom in clean jars, plastic bags or plastic containers. Have students also take a temperature reading of the water.