Welcome! You’ve found the home of Blacksburg’s 16 frogs! We’re so glad you could hop on by and check us out. 16 bronze frog statues are placed strategically through town and the surrounding area to call attention to the freshwater under and around the streets and buildings of downtown Blacksburg, and each of us has a story to tell as well!

The 16 Frogs project is a public arts and environmental education campaign in Blacksburg, VA that seeks to restore the health of Stroubles Creek, the broader watershed, and the water quality of downstream communities through increased public awareness.

16 small, bronze frog statues have been strategically placed throughout town and the surrounding area to call attention to the fresh water flowing under and around the streets and buildings of downtown Blacksburg. Each frog has been given a name associated with an important figure in Blacksburg’s history.

The new 16 Frogs “FrogFinder” guide is a beautifully designed paper map that highlights all the frogs’ locations, names, and history. The maps are free and are available at the SEEDS/Price House Nature Center, the Blacksburg Library, the Alexander Black …

16 Frogs: Blacksburg Watershed Initiative. 573 likes. A public arts project with an environmental conscience, for people of all ages. Each frog has a name

2024年5月30日 · Known as the jewels of the rainforest, these tiny, vibrantly colored, and highly poisonous frogs can cause death or serious discomfort to unwary victims. Their gorgeous exterior is not just about...

16 Frogs. As an effort to draw attention to the town’s now-hidden waterways, the 16 Frogs project was launched in early 2016, largely due to the efforts of Vice-Mayor (now Mayor) Leslie Hager-Smith. The project features 16 bronze frog statuettes, one …

The 16 Frogs campaign seeks to restore the health of Stroubles Creek, the broader watershed, and the water quality of downstream communities through increased public interest and awareness..

2023年12月19日 · The original 16 frogs of the unit were strategically placed for maximum visibility, exposed to the elements and tough sidewalks that are sometimes rowdy and crowded to spread the word on water pollution.

Just what are the 16 frogs? They were four inches of bronzed statues, some attached to a lily pad, some not, set in different places throughout Blacksburg to point out the waterways that once provided life giving drinking water to town residents.