Southwestern Herpetologists Society

Fund raiser for animal rescues- Scales & Tales Finding Forever Homes Benefit Anthology

January 25, 2020March 21, 2020swhsadmin

ALL proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to animal rescues. Half will go directly to the SWHS Adoption and Rescue Program! This anthology was created solely as a fundraiser for rescues, and all of the stories in the collection are about animals… Iguanas, wolves, even hummingbirds! What a caring gift for your loved ones, or yourself. You can order your copy here: http://www.williamwubooks.com/sctafifohobe.html Copies will be available at SWHS meetings and events. Now available on Amazon as an ebook!

SWHS docent training April 1

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023swhsadmin

Lead by our own John Saint John and Grayson Kent

Creatures of Halloween! Eaton Canyon Nature Center 10/29/22

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022swhsadmin

Come by and join the fun! Free parking free admission!

SWHS Booth at the P-22 Day Festival 10/2/22

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022swhsadmin

Join the fun!

San Dimas Canyon Park 10/15/22

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022swhsadmin

Swing by this Saturday and say hi! The SWHS will have an educational outreach booth to help support animal ambassadors. For more info contact us at webmaster@swhs.org. Enjoy!

SWHS Booth at the Wheeler Gorge Open House 5/28/22

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022swhsadmin

Swing by to visit our SWHS booth at the Wheeler Gorge Open House on Saturday May 28th beginning at 9 am. Smokey Bear will be there! Wheeler Gorge is beautiful and they have a charming visitor center. Come to Ojai and make a day of it! 17017 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 https://www.facebook.com/events/772690110339214

Join the SWHS at the Deukmejian Barn Opening! 3-19-22

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022swhsadmin

The SWHS will have a booth at the Stone Barn Opening. Swing by and say hi!

SWHS Holiday Potluck 12/4/21

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021swhsadmin

Join our holiday potluck at Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Saturday December 4th at 6 pm!

Kodo Kare Fund

May 4, 2021June 3, 2021swhsadmin

The Southwestern Herpetologists Society once had a beloved mascot, a gentle, beautiful Colombian tegu named Kodo. His dad, Grayson Kent, brought him to every meeting and event; in fact, Kodo attended more meetings and events than most of our SWHS members! He therefore was honored with a lifetime Society membership and bestowed his very own membership card. We were devastated when we lost Kodo in 2018 at a young age due to health issues. In his memory and honor, the Kent family created the Kodo Kare Fund which earmarks donations to the Society for medical care of incoming homeless reptiles into our adoption program in the Los Angeles area so… Read More

Reptile Rummage Sale! Sunday March 28th

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021swhsadmin

Email us at webmaster@swhs.org for the address and other information.

Virtual Holiday Party

December 1, 2020March 20, 2021swhsadmin

Join us for our safe holiday party! Email us at webmaster@swhs.org for zoom login information. After we enjoy our 2019-2020 video of our herping adventures, we will share stories about our herps… it’s open mic night! At the end of the meeting Vice President Grayson Kent will share his DVD of Dragonheart in honor of Sean Connery. Hope to see you there!