Kansas is one of the most amazing places in the U.S. to find reptiles. Our location in the center of the country means we are home to both eastern and western species, and we host a particularly high diversity of snake species. The KU Field Station has a rich history of herpetological research and was the home and research site of Henry S. Fitch, often thought of as the father of snake ecology, for more than 50 years. 

Dr. Richard Glor, associate curator of herpetology with the KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum and associate professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, will share stories about reptiles and amphibians in Kansas. Rich will discuss Henry Fitch's remarkable legacy, the most common misconceptions about Kansas reptiles and amphibians, and what new research is telling us about how our state's fauna has changed over time. 

Where: 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
 

Bring: A mug for tea/coffee to help us reduce waste

Science Sundays is a monthly series of in-person public talks at the KU Field Station. These Sunday afternoon talks cover a variety of science topics, including research happening at the Field Station. Talks are free and open to the public—anyone who wants to learn more about science—but may not interest younger audiences.

Registration will be capped at 40 each month; please RSVP by emailing Wendy Holman (wendyholman@ku.edu), KU Field Station education program coordinator. Snacks provided.

The KU Field Station is managed by the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research.