World Turtle Day – May 23, 2025

World Turtle Day – May 23, 2025

World Turtle Day serves as a reminder of our own duty to safeguard these slow but incredibly important inhabitants of our world. The annual celebration of 23 May brings individuals from across the globe to pay their respects and celebrate one of the world’s...

November Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 14th at the St James Episcopal Church (2645 E. Southern Hills Blvd Springfield, MO 65804). Doors open at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at 7:00pm. Bryce Jerrett will give a presentation on “Foraging Strategies of...
A Maelstrom of Spotted Salamanders

A Maelstrom of Spotted Salamanders

Thanks to the recent rain, expect to see a Maelstrom! Yes, a maelstrom of Spotted Salamanders. This is the start of breeding for these native MO salamanders. These photos are of the males. They arrive at the ponds before to lay a spermatophore or sperm packet on...