In most cases you send the group some money to adopt an acre of land. The group will use the money to help do research; buy land; educate people about endangered habitat or other things that will help to protect endangered habitats. (Make sure you have an adult help you investigate the group before you send any money in). In return you might get an adoption certificate and sometimes a newsletter that will tell you what the group has been doing to help save habitat.

One of these groups is called the Nature Conservancy of Canada. They have a program called Adopt An Acre. Anyone in Canada can adopt an acre of endangered habitat for $25. Ask an adult to look at the Sources of Frog Info, Projects and Activities in the Educators area to find out how to get in touch with the Conservancy.

Other places that might have adoption programs include a local:

• zoo
• nature group
• conservation area
• museum

Give them a call and ask.

If you know of a good froggy home but can't find a group to adopt it from, adopt the pond on your own.

• You will have to find out who owns the land where the frog habitat is. Ask an adult to help you do this.
  
  
• After you know who owns the land you will have to ask them if you can adopt their pond or wetland.
  
  
• Tell the landowner why the pond or wetland is important to the environment, frogs, and other wildlife. Explain how many wetlands and other habitats are being destroyed. Let the landowner know that we need to protect the frog habitat that is still around.