Sustainability of Ohio Reptiles and Amphibians Seminar

Sustainability of Ohio Reptiles/Amphibians Seminar
 
Don’t miss out on this informative event hosted by Belmont SWCD at the Ohio University Eastern Campus Theater at 45425 National Road St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 on July 28, 2016 from 4-8 p.m.
The seminar will cover
· Studies on hellbenders, massasaugas, and queen snakes
· Ephemeral wetland creation
· Promoting diversity in our ecosystem
· Awareness of land use practices that affect their population and habitat
· Benefits of best management practices
· How to get involved
Guest speakers include Greg Lipps, OSU Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Coordinator; Dr. Mark Waters, OUE Associate Professor of Biological Sciences; Joe Greathouse, West Liberty Professor of Biology and Oglebay Zoo Director; Rebecca Swab, The Wilds Director of Restoration Ecology; Brent Sodergren, Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service; and Mark Dilley, Founder and Co-Owner of MAD Scientist and Associates, LLC.
Lake Hope Nature Center and Stormy Gibson of the Ohio Wildlife Center will be presenting live specimens during the break. RSVP to Belmont SWCD at 740-526-0027 or butlerswcd@att.net. Space is limited. If you have any additional questions, contact Liza Butler, Belmont SWCD Wildlife/Forestry Specialist, at 740-526-0027.

We would like to thank our sponsor Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.