The Calusa Herpetological Society Of Southwest Florida

Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 7:00 pm

SPEAKER & TOPIC :   Tonight's speaker is Laura Wewerka from Lee County Parks and Recreation. She will be speaking to us about the natural history and conservation of gopher tortoises. She will talk about what Florida is doing to protect them and about the possible listing of the gopher tortoise as Threatened by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 

WHO'S INVITED ? You are! Anyone with an interest in any aspect of herpetology or herpetoculture is welcome to attend, learn, and exchange their experiences with our friendly membership. Come out to meet others who keep, breed or study reptiles and amphibians, and let them share their fascination with you. We average 35 – 70 people attending every meeting.

Cookies and cold soda, a nightly raffle of live herps, herp products, and books follow each speaker's talk, and lots of herp camaraderie, gossip, and fun can be counted upon at all meetings !

For more info , call (239) 728-2390 or (239) 481-3525 or  EMAIL: info@calusaherp.org