If you have an interest in the conservation of Ohio’s amphibians, reptiles, and their habitats, then we welcome you to join us.  OHPARC is open to everyone – from amateurs to professionals – with an interest in fulfilling PARC’s mission.

To stay up to date on OHPARC’s activities, join our mailing list .

OHPARC is an all volunteer network led by two Co-Chairs and an Advisory Board.  Learn more about OHPARC’s leadership here.

Guidelines for the structure and operation of OHPARC were adopted on 5 April 2017 and are available here.

A Unique Conservation Network

• PARC includes all reptiles and amphibians
• PARC is habitat focused
• PARC includes all individuals, organizations, and agencies that have an interest in reptile and amphibian conservation
• PARC focuses on endangered and threatened species and keeping common native species common

PARC is

• A diverse group of like-minded citizens, professionals, and organizations
• An open forum for discussing herpetofaunal conservation
• A national and international conservation network
• A resource for everyone who values herpetofauna and their habitats
• Based on local, regional, and national efforts
• An advocate of inclusive reptile and amphibian conservation

PARC is not

• A competitor
• A funding organization
• A policy maker