Education Presentations and activities - a herpetology curriculum (with powerpoints) for educators to use in their classrooms. For K-12.

SHARE: School Habitats for Amphibian and Reptile Education- a long term outdoor science project for elementary schools that can be adapted for North Carolina schools. Lesson plans and fun activities that correspond to NC Curriculum are included.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Species Profiles - brief handouts introducing some common or interesting amphibian and reptile species.

The Box Turtle Connection: A Passageway into the Natural World. by Ann Berry Somers and Catherine E. Matthews - A wonderful and interesting downloadable book about Box Turtles.

SREL Outreach Homepage - Describes the outreach program at the Savannah River Ecology Lab and provides resources for educators.

USGS North American Amphibian Monitoring Program - A way for you to get involved helping scientists with frog monitoring programs in your area.

NCPARC Education and Outreach Working Group

Also check out our kids' links page for fun activies, lesson plans, and info.

Publications
A Guide to Snakes of North Carolina by Mike Dorcas
Snakes of the Southeast by Whit Gibbons and Mike Dorcas
Frogs and Toads of North Carolina by Mike Dorcas

Comments or questions regarding this web site, contact Michael E. Dorcas