Calendar of Events
2004

January

January 11

Sunday 2:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Cytec Museum - Kenner

Dr. Bob Thomas,  One of our fine advisors,   will address our organization.


February

February 9

Monday 7:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center - New Orleans East

The topic of this month's presentation will be "North American Copperheads - an introduction to one of the most successful pitvipers of North America",  presented by LGCHS Vice President Thomas Eimermacher.  This presentation will provide information regarding all apsects of this species,  and discuss subspecies identification,  natural history and distribution.


March

March 14

Sunday 2:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Cytec Museum - Kenner

Dr. Mark Mitchell of LSU will speak on "Evaluating the effects of antropogenic influences on the health status of marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)".


March 20 & 21

Audubon Zoo
Earth Fest

LGCHS will have a table to educate the public about how important it is to keep the environment suitable for reptile and amphibian habitation.   It is also an opportunity to educate the public as to why we keep reptiles.  Contact Rodney Oliveri


March 20

Pet Fest Day at the Jefferson Parish SPCA
Jefferson Parish SPCA Building, 1 Humane Way in Metairie

You may bring animals to this one and educate the public on how to care for them.  Contact Rodney Oliveri


April

April 12

Monday 7:00 PM - Monthly Meeting

Dr. Joseph Pechmann of UNO will speak on "Isolated ephemeral wetlands and the surrounding uplands:   endangered hotspots of amphibian bio diversity".


April 17

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Gulf Island National Seashore
Earth Day Festival
Contact Ryan McDonald


May

May 8

Wetlands Day
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge I-10, Exit 251 Eastern New Orleans
For more info call 985-882-2000

May 16

Sunday 2:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Cytec Museum - Kenner

Philip Bergmann will be present "Fieldwork in Paradise".  Phil will be talking about his research on turnip-tailed geckos (Thecadactylus rapicauda).


June

June 5 & 6

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Castine Center - Mandeville,  LA
Louisiana Reptile & Exotic Expo

June 14

Monday 7:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center - New Orleans East

Rudy Raven will talk with us about reptile adoptions.


June 19

Audubon Louisiana Nature Center - New Orleans East
Herp Fest 2004

July

July 11

Sunday 2:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Cytec Museum - Kenner


July 24 & 25

North Shore Reptile Show
email Eric Marquette for info.


August

August 9

Monday 7:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center - New Orleans East

Lonnie Senior will speak on state and local reptile laws and regulations and how they are enforced.


August 14-15

National Reptiles Breeders Expo - Daytona Beach,  FL


September

September 10 - 12

East Texas Herpetological Society Annual conference


September 19

Sunday 2:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Cytec Museum - Kenner

Greg Bordelon will talk about his experience with Canebrake Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus), their natural history and captive care.


September 25 & 26

St. Bernard Reptile Show


October

October 2

Wild Things
61389 Hwy 434 - Lacombe, La. 70445
For info call 985-882-2025


October 9 & 10

North Shore Reptile Show II


October 11

Monday 7:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center - New Orleans East

Ralph Latapie will talk about ranching American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis).


October 16 & 17

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Castine Center - Mandeville,  LA
Louisiana Reptile & Exotic Expo


October 23

Snakes n' Things
Rivertown, Kenner La.
Email Rodney for info.


November

November 7

Greater Baton Rouge Reptile Show
Port Allen Community Center   Port Allen, LA
Email davisinbr@hotmail.com or call David at 225-274-9923 for vender information.

November 14

Sunday 2:00 PM - Monthly Meeting
Rivertown Cottage - Kenner

This meeting will be our annual meeting at which we elect the LGCHS board.   Also this will be our club show,swap and sell event.   Bring your surplus animals or anything you just wamnt to show off.


December

December 5

Sunday 3:30 PM - Monthly Meeting & Christmas Party

The Louisiana Gulf Coast Herpetological Society will be having its annual Holiday Party!  The Society will provide the main course which will feature baked ham, alligator sauce picante and alligator ribs.  We are asking you to PLEASE call Patti Faurie at 504-430-1035 or email imasewnsew@yahoo.com and let us know if you are coming before Friday, Dec 3.  Also let us know what dish you would like to bring.  Please bring a family sized dish of either: vegetable, salad, dessert, other meats.


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