2024 VHS Events
May
2024 VHS Annual Spring Survey
Sweet Run State Park
Summary
This past weekend at Sweet Run State Park folks came out in the rain (and shine) to contribute their herp-searching skills to the Annual VHS Spring Survey! We were happy to see some of our previous survey contributors as well as several new members! Groups recorded 18 species of reptile and amphibian from the park over three days, and all the animals were awesome!
Special thanks to the Department of Conservation & Recreation park personnel for assistance and enthusiasm!
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June
18th Annual HerpBlitz at Powhatan WMA
Summary
The most representative animal of this survey wasn't a herp (nor a squirrel), but Pectinatella magnifica as it was magnificent!
This past weekend at Powhatan Wildlife Management Area, 25 volunteers came out to survey Powhatan Wildlife Management Area for the 18th annual HerpBlitz Survey. We were able to document 26 species, including seven anurans, six salamanders, five turtles, three lizards and five snakes. The VHS would like to thank all the volunteers for their skill and effort in helping to document the herpetofauna of this WMA. We look forward to seeing you next year for the 19th annual HerpBlitz survey.
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Virginia Black Bear Festival
Thanks to VHS member Barry Buschow, for representing VHS at the Virginia Black Bear Festival in Stanardsville on June 1st!
Caledon State Park Survey pt. 2
Summary
We had great weather for the Caledon State Park Survey on Saturday, June 8th. There were 24 people in attendance, and we found 125 individuals of 24 different herp species - 8 anurans, 3 salamanders, 4 turtles, 2 lizards, and 6 snakes. This was a follow-up survey from the one conducted last year because of very dry conditions and it paid off. We got some rare animals like a melanistic hognose snake and a marbled salamander with a forked tail (injury that caused it to regenerate a tail on its tail)! Thanks everyone for coming out and participating.
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Pollinator Festival
Where: Deep Run Park & Recreation Center - Richmond, VA
When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Herpetological Talk for Kids
Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library
When: Monday, June 24, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
September
Herndon NatureFest
Where: Runnymede Park, Herndon VA
When: Sunday, September 29, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Box Turtle Reporting
VHS Amazon Smile
