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Herpetological Society meeting June 26
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The Maryland Herpetological Society (an organization for people who appreciate reptiles and amphibians) has meetings every month, usually on the fourth Friday. You don’t have to be a member to attend..jpg)
The next meeting is Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Maryland Naturalist Center located at 6908 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206.
Dr. Willem Roosenburg will give a presentation entitled: Digging Diamonds from the Sand; Natural History and Ecology of Diamondback Terrapin Nesting.
Dr. Roosenburg an associate professor of the University of Ohio. He is a founding member of the Diamondback Terrapin Working Group, dedicated to conservation, restoration and study of terrapins. He is also part of the CTA (Chesapeake Terrapin Alliance), a group that recently helped change the terrapin laws in Maryland. He has written many journal articles on terrapins and has been doing research in the Chesapeake Bay for many years.
The diamondback terrapin is the official state reptile of Maryland. These animals are unique because they are only found in brackish water.
The meetings give people an excellent opportunity to meet other reptile and amphibian enthusiast to exchange ideas. You can join the MD Herp Society at the meeting if you are interested. Membership information is available on their website.
The Maryland Herp Society has field trips and other more family-oriented functions.
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