MK Nature Center hosts unveiling of first day of issue of USPS frog stamps

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - 2:32 PM MDT

Frogs are an important species and a gateway for children to explore nature

Representatives from Idaho Fish and Game, the U.S. Postal Service, City of Boise and others gathered before a full audience at the MK Nature Center to unveil a series of four stamps representing American frogs at a First Day of Issue Stamp Dedication on July 9 in Boise.

Fish and Game's Honor Guard presents the colors at the First Day of Issue ceremony at the MK Nature Center in Boise on July 9.

Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever address the audience at the First Day of Issue Dedication Ceremonies at the MK Nature Center in Boise.

Tom Samra, Vice President of Facilties for the U.S Postal Service, speaks at the First Day of Issue stamp dedication at the MK Nature Center.

Series of four "Forever" frog stamps are unveiled at the MK Nature Center in Boise at the First Day of Issue Dedication. From left, Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever, Boise City Council President Pro Tem Elain Clegg, Tom Samra, VP of Facilities for the USPS, Washington D.C., Dr. John Cossel, biology professor at Northwest Nazarene University in Caldwell, Victoria Runnoe, Conservation Education Supervisor for the MK Nature Center, Michael Mirides, District Manager for the USPS Salt Lake City District, and Abby Hambright.

Stamps unveiled at the First Day of Issue Dedication at the MK Nature Center in Boise include a Pacific tree frog, Northern leopard frog, Squirrel frog, and American green tree frog.