miércoles, 29 de febrero de 2012

The Leap day

As part of the global campaing of the Leap day the Bolivian amphibian Initiative and the Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny, organized different activities in the Museum.








Climb like a frog, games in the boulder related with the frogs.

Talks about amphibians and the work conservationists are carrying out

Drawing contests where kids from different ages can participate drawing the frogs of Bolivia.

and several other activities with games, talks and contests where people are learning more about the unique amphibians we have and what they can do to help us to protect them
more information please visit our Facebook galleries: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolivian-amphibian-Initiative/119214331487496

miércoles, 8 de febrero de 2012

The leap day and Photography contest


            LEAP DAY IN BOLIVIA!!!!
Bolivian Amphibian Initiative as part of the “Lipping ahead of extinction” event is planning some great activities to celebrate the Leap day!!!. You, your friends and family are invited to leap to the Natural History Museum Alcide d’Orbigny and be part of this fun amphibian events:
§  Photo contest: In this photo contest participants of all Bolivia can show their talent by taking pictures of wild Bolivian amphibians. There are two categories that include:
o   Amphibians in general
o   Endangered amphibian species 
more information: http://www.bolivianamphibianinitiative.org/Concurso%20fotografia
§  Drawing contest: we invite to all children less than 12 years old to show us their talent by drawing the amphibian they like most!!
§  Climbing like frogs!!!! In this activity all visitors to the Leap day frog in the Natural History Museum can participate of some great climbing games. We’ll have an artificial boulder where all participants can climb, leap and learn with amphibian related games.
§  Talks and visits: as a part of our celebration we’ll have experts presenting amphibian talks and tours to see some of the great frogs.
§  Games!!!: We’ll have some great learning activities for children that include fun and educational material that can show kids how great is to know about amphibians and how important is to take care of them!
§  Sharing information: finally we’ll show some posters with information about amphibian crisis and the conservation work carried out in Bolivia.