The St. Louis area amateur and professional herpetologists have organised a regional herpetological society. The S.L.H.S. is interested in promoting public education and conservation of the herpetofauna of Missouri. The organisation has a monthly meeting, guest speaker, a monthly newsletter, as well as special publications. All areas of herpetology are the concern of its members; herp management, taxonomy, conservation, and so on.

People of all ages have become members of this active group. They are interested in all forms of amphibians and reptiles, both of the state of Missouri and species outside our state. Dues are $5.00 per year, after July 1st the dues are $2.50. For more information, please write to any of the persons listed on the inside front cover.