This Weekend: Frog Film Friday, See Snakes Sunday!

This weekend Wild Equity is celebrating two endangered creatures close to our heart: the California Red-legged Frog & the San Francisco Gartersnake. Friday we’ve got a film to screen and Sunday we’ve got a hike to lead: and both will be more fun with you there!

So join us in the festivities this weekend: don’t forget to RSVP for each event!

• JUMP: A Frogumentary—Friday, September 14, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Join Wild Equity to see JUMP: A Frogumentary by Justin Bookey. Every year in Calaveras County thousands of people compete in a frog jumping competition, an unusual tradition that historically starred the California Red-legged Frog and was made famous by Mark Twain’s short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calevaras County. The film follows three teams working non-stop to compete for a chance at the Hop of Fame. The frogumentary will be shown at the Sports Basement on Bryant St., 5th floor. Snacks and drinks will be served! Seating is limited so please RSVP here.

The California Red-legged Frog at Mori Point.

• Twain’s Frog and the Beautiful Serpent—Sunday, September 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Join us at Mori Point to search for the Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, the California Red-Legged Frog and the most beautiful and imperiled serpent in North America, the San Francisco Garter Snake. Wild Equity’s Executive Director Brent Plater will help you see these amazing animals while describing the heroic opportunities to save these species—and a truck load of money to boot. Meet at the Mori Point Entrance Gate, at the intersection of Bradford Way and Mori Point Road, Pacifica, CA, 94044. RSVP required: reserve your spot here. For more information or for carpool arrangements please contact us at info@wildequity.org.

The San Francisco Gartersnake.