Please join us at one of our meetings! We look forward to seeing you!

Los Angeles Chapter:

The LA Chapter meets on the first Saturday of the month beginning at 6 pm.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWHS1/

To join our meetings please contact webmaster@swhs.org for details. All are welcome!

Founded in 1954 in Orange County, the SWHS has met continuously in a variety of locations over the years. Membership is open to anyone interested in the study & conservation of reptiles & amphibians. Check out our Facebook page!

Location: Our monthly meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 6 pm at the Deukmejian Wilderness Park 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale 91214. We meet in the Ranch House. After you enter the park drive all the way to the very top of the road (past the Stone Barn Nature Center) until the road dead ends. Turn left and park in front of the Ranch House. In winter months the park closes at 6 pm so make sure you are inside before the gates are locked. Park staff will reopen the gates at 8 pm after our meeting to let us drive out.

March 2:

Join us Saturday, March 2nd at 6 pm at Deukmejian Wilderness Park for a presentation by Alyssa Ganezer: “Ophidiophobia”. It’s the bane of every snake parent – that family member or friend who is terrified of your pet. And we all know not to mention anything about our snakes (or, God forbid, take them out) in polite society. Where does this fear and distaste come from and how can we deal with it? The consequences extend to difficulty in conservation efforts and misguided and damaging legislation.

(Indiana Jones is actually not exhibiting ophidiophobia in this shot but a healthy respect for a venomous animal.)

Alyssa Ganezer is co-Educational Outreach Chair for the SWHS, Legislation Chair and a board member. She has been bringing her snakes to meet the public since 2017.

Guests are welcome to join our meetings!