Million Frog March: Volunteer Action Plan
The Million Frog March is a grassroots movement. That means YOU are the movement. Whether you have an hour or a week to spare, this page contains concrete actions you can take to amplify our message and grow the march.
SAVE THE FROGS! Board Members in official uniforms during the inaugural Million Frog March in Washington, DC (November 15th, 2025).
Recordings Of Past Million Frog March Volunteer Meetups
These recordings hold an abundance of ideas on how you can contribute to the Million Frog March and will bring you up to speed with topics we’ve discussed in the past.
Watch This Million Frog March Volunteer Meetup from November 6th, 2025
Watch the video below of the November 6th, 2025 meetup, during which SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger provides ample tips on how you can contribute to the Million Frog March, regardless of where in the world you are.
Here is the Million Frog March Meetup from November 22, 2025
Watch the video below of the November 22nd, 2025 meetup, during which SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger and Board Member Nick Rosati:
– Reflected on the inaugural Million Frog March;
– Reviewed available online resources and volunteer opportunities; and
– Began planning for the April 25, 2026 Million Frog March in Washington, DC.
Topics discussed include potential guest speakers, program elements like a costume contest and open mic opportunities, promotional strategies, and logistics for making the 2026 event significantly larger and more impactful.
Here is the Million Frog March Volunteer Meetup from November 10, 2025
In this November 10th, 2025 meetup, SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger and Million Frog March volunteers discuss poster creation for the live event in DC; social media graphics creation; getting on the radio; and posting about the event on Event Listings sites.
Attend Upcoming Volunteer Meetups
Connect with fellow frog enthusiasts and volunteers
Join STF! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger for live Zoom meetups dedicated to organizing and promoting the Million Frog March! Whether you’re planning to march in Washington DC, support the movement remotely, or you are organizing an event in your city, these sessions are for you. Dr. Kriger will answer your questions, share organizing ideas and advice, help you figure out how to contribute, and connect you with specific volunteer roles that match your skills and availability. Come prepared by reading through the Million Frog March Volunteer Action Plan.
Meeting Schedule
Meetings will take place on Saturdays at 1pm-2pm, Washington DC time.
To get the Zoom link and join a meetup, email march@savethefrogs.com with the subject line “Million Frog March Volunteer Meetup” and tell us a bit about yourself and what you hope to contribute.
Come with your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm. We’re building a grassroots movement, and we need you!
SAVE THE FROGS! Bangladesh volunteers walking to raise awareness of amphibian extinctions on the 6th Annual Save The Frogs Day, April 2014.
Volunteer Actions You Can Take Today
1. Share on Social Media
- Get creative or simply copy and paste: create your own text and imagery, or use our pre-made social media post templates
- Tag strategically: Include @SaveTheFrogs and use #MillionFrogMarch #SaveTheFrogs #DefendDemocracy
- Post to your networks: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp etc…
- Make it personal: Add your own caption explaining why YOU care
2. Comment on Influencer Posts
Engage on social media channels of influencers who care about democracy, environment, or civil rights:
- Environmental advocates (local & national)
- Climate activists
- Democracy/voting rights organizations
- Civil rights leaders
- Youth organizers and student activists
Example comment: “There’s a historic march happening April 25th, 2026 in Washington, DC in DC – the Million Frog March. We’re defending democracy AND the environment because healthy ecosystems need healthy democracies. Join us! savethefrogs.com/million”
3. Download & Share Graphics
- Visit the Million Frog March homepage for downloadable graphics
- Add to your cover photos, story highlights, profile images
- Share with friends via text, email, or messaging apps
- Find more graphics on our Million Frog March social media templates page
4. Email Your Network And Relevant Organizations
Send a personalized message to 5-10 of your friends, colleagues or relevant organizations:
- Who care about the environment
- Who care about democracy
- Who like creative activism
- Who just like frogs
Sample message: “Hi! There’s a march I’m really excited about on April 25th, 2026 in Washington, DC – the Million Frog March. It’s about defending both democracy and the environment because they’re connected. Want to go together or organize something locally? https://savethefrogs.com/million “
We’ve created Million Frog March Email Templates to make your life easy!
5. Contact Local Student Groups
Reach out to environmental, political science, or social justice student organizations:
- University environmental clubs
- Student government environmental committees
- College climate action groups
- Law school environmental clubs
- Graduate student environmental networks
How to find them: Search “[Your University] environmental club”, find them on social media or contact the university’s student organization office.
What to say: “Hi! I’m promoting the Million Frog March happening April 25th, 2026 in Washington, DC. It’s about defending democracy and the environment. Would your group be interested in attending or organizing an event together? More info: https://savethefrogs.com/march “
6. Contact Local Environmental Nonprofits
Reach out to organizations in your area:
- local and national nonprofits
- Native plant societies
- Wildlife societies
- Hiking clubs
- Climate action groups
How to find them: Google “[Your city] environmental organizations” or “[Your county] conservation”
What to say: “Hi! SAVE THE FROGS! is organizing the Million Frog March on April 25th, 2026 in Washington, DC. We’re defending democracy, freedom of speech, and environmental protection—because healthy ecosystems need healthy democracies. Would your organization be interested in co-promoting or co-organizing an event? https://savethefrogs.com/million
7. Contact Civil Rights & Democracy Organizations
Reach out to groups focused on voting rights, democracy, civil liberties:
- League of Women Voters chapters
- ACLU affiliates
- Voting rights organizations
- Civil rights groups
What to say: “Hi! I wanted to share info about the Million Frog March on April 25th, 2026 in Washington, DC. While it’s framed around environmental protection, it’s fundamentally about defending democracy and freedom of speech. The core message is that healthy democracies are essential to protecting our environment and our rights. Would your organization be interested in learning more or co-promoting? savethefrogs.com/million”
8. Create Your Own Graphics
Use free tools (Canva, PicMonkey, etc.) to create:
- Event announcements with the date/time
- Motivational quotes about democracy + environment
- Call-to-action graphics (“Organize in your city!”)
- Meme-style graphics with sign slogans
- Before/after graphics showing threats to democracy & environment
Pro tips:
- Use the colors green (#72af43) and orange (#f5821f) from SAVE THE FROGS! branding
- Include frog imagery or illustrations
- Keep text large and readable
- Include savethefrogs.com/million or savethefrogs.com/mfm on every graphic
SAVE THE FROGS! Ghana volunteers protesting in Accra, Ghana to prevent mining of the Atewa Forest, home of the critically endangered Togo Slippery Frog (Conraua derooi). June 4th, 2019
9. Start a Local Organizing Group
Create a private Facebook group or group chat for your city:
- Name it: “[City Name] Million Frog March Organizers”
- Invite friends, family, colleagues
- Share updates, coordinate logistics, build excitement
- Use it to coordinate carpools, make signs together, meet up before the march
10. Organize a Satellite Event in Your City
This is the ultimate action. You’ll be starting a grassroots movement locally.
Steps:
- Visit the Million Frog March Event Organizers page
- Choose your date/time/location
- Review the Million Frog March code of conduct
- Register your event (free, takes 5 minutes)
- Promote using the steps detailed further up this page.
- Download organizing resources (graphics, talking points, messaging guide)
- Get permits if required in your area
- Coordinate logistics: location, parking, accessibility, safety
- Promote heavily on social media daily
- Host your event
- Submit a report afterward to march@savethefrogs.com
Starter pack for organizers:
- Find a public location (park, town square, courthouse steps)
- Plan for a 1-2 hour event
- Provide signs/markers for people to make their own signs
- Invite local speakers (environmental leaders, democracy advocates, elected officials)
- Take photos and share on social media
- Have people sign a petition or contact their representatives
11. Pitch Local Media
Contact local journalists, bloggers, podcasters:
- Local news stations
- Community newspapers
- Radio stations
- Podcasts focused on environment/activism/politics
- Local news bloggers
Feel free to use our Million Frog March press release.
What to say: “Hi! I wanted to alert you to the Million Frog March, a historic march happening April 25th, 2026 in Washington, DC. It’s addressing the connection between democracy and environmental protection. We have an event happening in [Your City]. This is a great human interest/environmental/political story. Would you be interested in covering it? https://savethefrogs.com/million “
12. Organize a Sign-Making Party
Host a gathering to create signs together:
- Invite friends to your home or a public space
- Provide cardboard, markers, paint, stickers
- You can use our suggested sign slogans
- Document the process and share on social media
- Keep the signs to use at the march or local event
13. Share Stories & Updates
Post regularly on social media:
- Share why YOU care about democracy + environment
- Post photos of signs you’ve made
- Share articles about threats to democracy/environment
- Post countdown messages (“X days until the Million Frog March!”)
- Share testimonials from friends committing to attend
14. Engage with Movement Content
- Like and comment on SAVE THE FROGS! social media posts
- Share official Million Frog March content
- Tag friends in posts asking them to join
- Repost content from other organizers
15. Answer Questions & Onboard People
When people ask about the march:
- Explain the core message: healthy democracies need healthy ecosystems
- Share that it’s peaceful, family-friendly, and joyful
- Provide the website link: https://savethefrogs.com/million
- Invite them to join in DC or organize locally
Talking Points
You can use these in all communications…
What: The Million Frog March is a historic gathering to defend democracy, freedom of speech, and environmental protection.
When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Where: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC (and cities worldwide)
Why: Frogs are a symbol of peaceful resistance. They’re disappearing because of habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change—but they also symbolize something deeper: the interconnection between environmental health and democratic freedom.
Key Message: Healthy Ecosystems Need Healthy Democracies. When democracies are threatened, our ability to protect the environment is undermined. When the environment is destroyed, all citizens lose. Here’s why frogs matter.
What Will Take Place: Peaceful, nonviolent demonstration • Speeches from environmental & democracy experts • People in frog costumes • Creative protest signs • Community building • Family-friendly atmosphere
How to Join: Attend in DC • Organize an event in your city • Share on social media (#MillionFrogMarch) • Donate to support the movement
Talking Points For Interviews
Be prepared for questions from journalists and interviewers!
“Frogs aren’t the story—they’re the messenger. The real story is that ordinary people are connecting democracy and environmental protection.”
“When people see frogs disappearing, they understand that something fundamental is broken. And now people are connecting frogs with the fight to protect our democratic freedoms.”
“Using frogs as a symbol isn’t silly — it’s strategic. It’s the difference between people scrolling past your message and actually stopping to listen.”
“The Million Frog March is serious activism with a joyful spirit. We’re defending something real—democracy, freedom of speech, and a livable planet.”
Tracking Your Impact
Keep notes on what you do:
- How many organizations/groups you contacted
- How many people committed to attending
- How many graphics you shared
- How many conversations you started
Share what you’ve done by emailing us at march@savethefrogs.com – we love knowing the impact volunteers are making!
Apply To Be A Volunteer
You don’t need to apply to help out…this page contains a multitude of ways you can contribute in your own time. That being said, if you do seek guidance and want to help us promote and organize the Million Frog March in a more structured manner, read on…
Below, we’ve listed out some specific skills and roles for which we seek assistance. If you would like to help out on a consistent basis (~2 hours per week), feel free to fill out our volunteer application form and tell us more about yourself!
In the volunteer application form, the position you are applying for is Million Frog March Assistant.
🎤 Outreach & Communications
- Contact potential partner organizations
- Reach out to media outlets
- Draft social media content
- List the event on Event Listings sites
📋 Event Logistics
- Assist with DC event coordination
- Coordinate with satellite organizers
⚖️ Legal Support
- Pro bono legal observers needed for DC
- Assistance acquiring permits
🎨 Creative & Design
- Create graphics and visual assets
- Design printable materials
- Develop video content
- Make frog costumes and frog-themed gifts!
📸 Media & Documentation
- Photography and videography
- Live streaming and social media coverage at the event
- Post-event video compilation
- Photo editing after the event
- Interview coordination and writing
Resources
A Final Thought
You don’t need to be a professional organizer to make a difference. Every text, every post, every conversation spreads the word. Every person who learns about the march is a potential new voice for democracy and the environment.
This is grassroots activism at its best: ordinary people using their networks and creativity to build a movement.
Thank you for being part of the Million Frog March. Together, we will not be silenced—and neither will the frogs.
