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2024 Ohio Amphibian & Reptile Conference
April 10 at The Toledo Zoo. Registration is now open: https://connect.toledozoo.org/events/18285
cameratraps
Free Camera Traps! APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED DOWNLOADS:1. PICTORIAL GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTING AND ASSEMBLING AHDRIFT CAMERA TRAP ARRAYS (.pdf)2. MATERIALS LIST AND BUDGET FOR AHDRIFT CAMERA TRAP ARRAYS (.xlsx) To increase our knowledge about Ohio’s herpetofauna, Ohio Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (OHPARC) is pleased to announce the availability of automated game …
Biosecurity: Getting the word out!
Emerging diseases are a commonly discussed issue among those who work with amphibians and reptiles. But what about everyone else? Lots of people go into wetlands and herp habitat, but not everyone is aware aware of the risk they pose as potential vectors of disease. Led by Advisory Board member Teal Richards-Dimitrie, OHPARC recently sent …
Get Involved!
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.
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About
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