About Us & Our Purpose
North Carolina Herpetological Society History
Currently housed under our non-profit status is Project Bog Turtle and Project Simus. Please read more about these two initiatives on their individual pages under “Society in Action” on the main menu.
Our Purpose
To work to perpetuate the conservation of amphibians and reptiles through education and dissemination of scientific information through the facilities of the Society.
To encourage conservation of the wildlife in general, and of amphibians and reptiles in particular.
To promote research in herpetology by sharing information among members and through cooperation with amateur and professional herpetologists.
To educate the public and members, and to exchange information and resources with other herpetological societies by means of a newsletter and specific activities such as field trips and lectures.