2025 VHS Events
June
2025 VHS Toby's Point and
Land's End WMA Herpetological Survey
** Registration has closed. The survey is full **
When: Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Land’s End WMA
Join the Virginia Herpetological Society for a day of herping at Toby's Point and Land's End Wildlife Management Area Park on Saturday, June 7th from 9 am - 3 pm. Toby's Point is a 235-acre parcel of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Land's End WMA is a 462 acre wildlife management area. Both of which are located in King George County, Virginia. There are a few potential new herp records to be found like Red Cornsnakes, Eastern Milksnakes, Three-lined Salamanders, and Eastern Musk Turtles. Copperheads have been found in the preserves, so be weary where you put your hands. Participants should also bring snacks, water, and lunch. Sturdy footwear should be worn. Please also be prepared for a woodland environment, mosquitoes, and ticks.
Restroom facilities will not be available, but there are gas stations roughly 10 minutes from either property.
A confirmation email will be sent to you a week before the survey. We will provide updated details of the event in the confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!
Questions can be sent to: Matt Neff
Documented Herps of King George County, VA
2025 HerpBlitz
When: Saturday June 14th (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and Sunday June 15th (9:00 a.m. - noon)
Location: Crooked Creek WMA in Carroll County
Registration Required: Registration link
Documented Herps of Carroll County, VA
May
Spring Meeting & Survey with the
North Carolina Herpetological Society
Summary
The VHS partnered with the North Carolina Herpetological Society this past weekend (May 18th–19th) for the annual spring survey event in Staunton River State Park + Staunton River Battlefield State Park in Halifax County, VA. The Saturday full-day Survey was attended by over 40 participants, with multiple groups covering different sections and contributing to a comprehensive species checklist for the park. On Sunday, 16 individuals contributed and were able to capture more of the parks' diversity during this half-day event. We are grateful to all of our survey participants––we are able to put together these incredibly useful checklists through your continued contributions and support, and we hope to see you again at future VHS herp survey events!
AJ with Black Racer
Group Photo
Coastal Plains Leopard Frog
Northern Watersnake
Group Photo
North American Snapping Turtle
Jason & Jeff
Common Five-lined Skink
Group Photo
Matt with an Central Ratsnake
Matt donating blood to a Central Ratsnake
Marbled Salamander
Group Photo
Landscape
Spotted Salamander
Group Photo
April
Virtual Program: The Life of a Box Turtle
Date: Thursday, April 24th 7 to 8 PM
Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
March
Reptile and Amphibian Weekend (RAAW)
Date: Saturday March 22 & Sunday March 23
Time: 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
Naturally Speaking: Dr. Arianna Kuhn
Salamander secrets: The True “Hidden Gems” of Virginia
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
Evening STEM Event
VHS Table Display
World Wildlife Day
VHS Table Display
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location: Maymont Park, Richmond VA
Additional Information: Maymont Foundation
February
Meet Virginia’s Salamanders
with Leeanna
Pletcher
Date: Thursday, February 27
Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual
Box Turtle Reporting
