Our world's amphibians are taking a hit in the wild, but a first time breeding of the La Loma Tree Frog gives hope for at least one species' survival.
From Science Daily:

"We are some of the first researchers to attempt to breed these animals into captivity and we have very little information about how to care for them," said Brian Gratwicke, international coordinator for the project and a research biologist at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, one of nine project partners. "We were warned that we might not be able to keep these frogs alive, but through a little bit of guesswork, attention to detail and collaboration with other husbandry experts -- we've managed to breed them. The lessons we're learning have put us on target to save this incredible species and our other priority species in Panama."
The rescue project currently has 28 adult La Loma tree frogs and four tadpoles at the Summit Municipal Park outside of Panama City, Panama. In addition to the La Loma tree frog, the project also has successfully bred the endangered Limosa harlequin frog, Atelopus limosus. Keepers will continue to carefully monitor the tadpoles of both species.

An award was given to the Spinyback Tuatara Trust recently for their education efforts. From The Nelson Mail:

The trust's executive officer, Sarah Holman, said the programme allowed people to get up close with two 10-year-old tuataras, and promoted a conservation message mixing science with stories from Ngati Koata, the Kaitiaki, or guardian, of the tuatara.
"We hope to leave children with an interest in nature and what can be done for endangered species and the environment.
"Most people involved are doing it in a voluntary capacity, so it's nice to be recognised. It's great that more people are finding out about what we do."

Congrats and thanks to all those who volunteer for conservation. There are more of you out there than most of us realize!