• A m p h i b i a n F o u n d a t i o n

    A m p h i b i a n F o u n d a t i o n

    Passionate About Conservation
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  • The Amphibian Foundation

    is dedicated to connecting individuals, communities and organizations in order to create and implement lasting solutions to the global amphibian extinction crisis.
    We provide unique educational opportunities for all ages to learn about amphibians and inspire conservation.
    Established in 2016 by Mark and Crystal Mandica, we collaborate with partners in the fight against amphibian extinction. This page highlights all the people and organizations that have joined the Amphibian Foundation in their mission.
    Contact us
    562 7 RIBBIT (742248)

    Contact Us

    We welcome anyone who wants to join us in the fight to save amphibians AF Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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These are the folks that run our volunteer Copperhead Hotline and rescue Copperheads in metro Atlanta, as well as offer the Venomous Training & Certification Workshops throughout the year — the first weekend of every other month.


Maryann Barbon

Maryann Barbon

Lead Venomous Instructor
Michael Goldman

Michael Goldman

Venomous Instructor
Marjan Ghadrdan

Marjan Ghadrdan

Venomous Instructor
Sami Netherton

Sami Netherton

Venomous Instructor
Vahab Rajaei

Vahab Rajaei

Copperhead Hotline Coordinator + Venomous Instructional Asssistant
Amanda Dahlgren

Amanda Dahlgren

Venomous Instructional Assistant

The Amphibian Foundation Logo

The Amphibian Foundation Logo

Larval Flatwoods Salamander

The Amphibian Foundation logo, which was drawn by AF Founder Mark Mandica, is a stylized depiction of the larval form of the Frosted Flatwoods Salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum). Salamanders in this family (Ambystomatidae) include the Spotted Salamander (A. maculatum), the Marbled Salamander (A. opacum) and the Axolotl (A. mexicanum)