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PEARS Meeting 2/27/16

2/9/2016

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​Come join PEARS as we host our first meeting/program of 2016. Dennis Ferraro will present  a program entitled 
Herping in the “ Land of Enchantment” : Puerto Rico. 

Dennis Ferraro is a Professor of Practice and the resident herpetologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been a UNL faculty member since 1990. 
He is originally from Connecticut, and grew up fascinated with the creatures in and around ponds near his home. By the time he was in third grade, he knew what a herpetologist was, and that he wanted to be one. “My mother started out being afraid of snakes, but after so many got loose in the house she had to learn to live with it,” he recalled. “My husbandry technique was not as refined as it is now. Now nothing gets out.”
Ferraro maintains the university’s live animal lab of native Herpetofauna for research and educational purposes, and has developed health and medical protocol for the animals’ care. He is well-known for handling snakes as he speaks, and his talks around the state typically draw large, enthusiastic crowds. 
 This is sure to be an interesting an educational presentation and as always FREE to the public and all ages are encouraged to attend.....Bring a Friend! If you would like to join PEARS and help support future programming and field trips, dues are minimal and will be collected the day of the program. 
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The meeting/Program will be held February 27th at 11:00 AM at the Missouri Department of Conservation Department (MWSU Campus) at 701 James McCarthy Drive If you have any questions feel free to call Shelly Cox at 816-261-8655 or Dr. Mark Mills at 816-271-4384
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PEARS Meeting

12/2/2015

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On December 12th at 2:00 at the Missouri Department of Conservation building (701 James McCarthy Drive, MWSU campus) in the main conference room, Dan Fogell, a biologist/herpetologist with Southeast Nebraska University, will talk about the Timber rattlesnake research he has been doing in Richardson County Nebraska.
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4th Annual Herp-O-Rama

5/31/2015

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Mark your calendars:
4th Annual Herp-O-Rama
Date: June 13th, 2015
Time:10:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Missouri Department of Conservation 
701 James McCarthy Drive (MWSU) campus
Cost: FREE
This is a family friendly event with a focus on Amphibians & Reptiles in Missouri. We will have live animals, including snakes, turtles, and frogs. Come see some rare herps like the state endangered Western Massasauga Rattlesnake & the Alligator Snapping Turtle. There will be Crafts, handouts, educational talks, and lots of hands on experiences.
Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Conservation 
MWSU
Pony Express Amphibian & Reptile Society 
This is great opportunity to learn more about the importance of these misunderstood animals to the ecosystems where they occur. 
If you have questions please feel free to call me at 816-271-3111 ext. 1442 or Dr. Mark Mills at 816-271-4384
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MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

3/24/2015

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Our next meeting is scheduled for April 10th (Friday) at 7:00 PM. Our guest speaker is Tyler Ruoff. Tyler is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. He has spent two seasons on coastal Georgia as a Loggerhead Sea Turtle biotech on Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge. While working on the barrier island refuge Tyler supervised turtle nesting and hatching surveys, shorebird surveys, and refuge maintenance.

Please plan to join us as we learn about sea turtles, and plan to bring a friend. 

We will be meeting at the Missouri Department of Conservation, 701 James McCarthy Drive (MWSU Campus)
For more info please contact Shelly at 816-271-3111 ext 1442 or via email.
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SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY

1/10/2015

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Including Casey's Creatures!
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Special Herp Presentation

1/2/2015

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January 24th (Saturday) from 11-?, we are excited to welcome Jeff Briggler, Missouri's state herpetologist. "Herpetology Happens in Missouri" is the title of Jeff's presentation. Jeff works for the Missouri Department of Conservation and his presentation is one you do not want to miss. He has been instrumental in the conservation of the state endangered Ozark Hellbender, he has traveled extensively studying herps around the world and has a genuine passion for all things slimy and scaly. 


Jeff Briggler, MDC wildlife biologist and the State Herpetologist, will give a presentation titled, "Herpetology Happens in Missouri," on Saturday, January 24th, 11:00 AM at the Northwest Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Conservation located at 701 James McCarthy Drive (MWSU campus). This talk is free and open to the public and is for anyone interested in amphibians and reptiles or wildlife conservation The presentation is cosponsored by the Pony Express Amphibian and Reptile Society (PEARS) and the Missouri Western chapter of Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honors Society). If you have questions please feel free to contact Mark Mills at 271-4384 or Shelly Cox at 271-3111 ext. 1442 or visit the PEARS website www.pearsherps.org.


 

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January Meeting

12/15/2014

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The January meeting for the Pony Express Amphibian & Reptile Society will be Saturday, January 10th, 10 a.m. - noon, at the Missouri Department of Conservation in St. Joseph. (Click here for map.) Jonn Casey from Casey's Creatures will show several of his snakes, lizards, and other herps. Everyone is welcome. Please tell your friends.
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3rd Annual Herp-o-rama

6/10/2014

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Date: Friday June 13th & June 14th
Time: 6:00 PM-? (Friday) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Saturday)
Location: Missouri Department of Conservation
(MWSU Campus)
701 James McCarthy Drive
St. Joseph, MO

Come join us as we celebrate the world of amphibians and reptiles at our 3rd annual Herp-o-rama.

Friday, June 13th we will welcome three guest speakers in the field of herpetology.

Dr. Dan Fogell is a professor of biology and herpetology and the author of the amphibians and reptiles of Nebraska.

Dan Krull is an environmental consultant and herpetologist. In a world of free apps. he will be presenting on the Herp Mapping app. Learn why this app is of vital importance to learning more about reptile and amphibian populations and distributions.

Dr. Jay McGhee, biologist with NWMSU will give a presentation on salamanders of Virginia. Salamanders are reclusive and often hard to find, but are of vital importance to the ecosystems where they occur. Come learn more about these amazing animals.

Saturday June 14th we will be featuring live native and exotic snakes. Live turtles, including the state endangered Alligator Snapping Turtle. There will also be amphibians, games & crafts for the kids, informational displays, free educational handouts and informative talks given by expert herpetologists. This event is educational, fun and family oriented. Leave with a whole new appreciation and respect for some of the most vilified and misunderstood animals on the planet. Admission is free both days.

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PEARS Monthly Meeting for May

3/31/2014

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May 9th, 6:30 p.m. 

Kate Kelly with MDC will be our guest presenter. She works for MDC in Jefferson City and is the NAAMP project coordinator for Missouri. She will discuss the Frog/Toad calling surveys in Missouri and the importance of monitoring our 4 legged amphibians. After her presentation at MDC, we will head to Squaw Creek where Darrin has graciously agreed to lead us around the refuge like we did last year to look for herps and listen for frogs. 
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PEARS Monthly Meeting for April

3/11/2014

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Please plan to join us:

April 5th, 2014
10:00 AM -?


Missouri Department of Conservation NW Regional Office (MWSU campus)
701 James McCarthy Drive

Dan Krull with Herp Nation radio will be our guest presenter. Dan hails from Kansas and raises hognose snakes. He is quite knowledgeable and a very enjoyable, engaging speaker. Hognose snakes are a charming, interesting snake native to Missouri and the surrounding states. This is definitely a must attend meeting for those interested in learning more about them. We will have live specimens for handling and viewing.


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