RHINELANDER -- Nicolet College will host a weekend of amphibian-related art classes and education programs with live specimens on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6 to raise awareness about Wisconsin’s native frogs.

            The talks and classes, which are free and open to all, are part of Nicolet’s current art exhibition, “A Celebration of Frogs,” a collection of paintings by Three Lakes artist Brad Davis and photographs by herpetologist and wildlife photographer Dan Nedrelo. The program runs from 1.30 pm to 7 pm on Friday, and 10 am–12.30 pm on Saturday.

            “It’s a great way for people to interact with, and learn about, frogs,” says Davis, “and kids can create their own frog art to take home with them.”

            Art and nature

            During the weekend of activities, kids will have the chance to hold frogs, study frogs and draw frogs, says Davis, who taught art in England for several years before returning to Wisconsin.

            Education Program times

            All events are held at Nicolet College – please meet in the Art Gallery before start time:

            Friday February 5: Art class with Brad Davis from 1.30 – 3 pm

            Educational Program & live specimens with Dan Nedrelo 3.30 – 5 pm

            Frog Talk with Brad and Dan followed by refreshments 5 pm

            Saturday February 6: Art Class with Brad Davis 10- 11 am

             Educational Program & live specimens with Dan Nedrelo 11 am – 12.30 pm

            For more information, contact Katy Ralph on 715 365 4556, Brad Davis on 715 617 1575 or at www.lonestonestudio.com or Dan Nedrelo at

edrelolectures@yahoo.com