May Friends First Friday Snakes of Yards and Gardens

Name: May Friends First Friday Snakes of Yards and Gardens
Start: 2025-05-09T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-09T10:30:00-04:00
Location: State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA

Schedule

Fri May 09 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA | Athens, GA

Just the mention of the word ‘snake’ can elicit a response from people. Let’s look at some of the more common species found in Athens and the surrounding Piedmont area. With live examples of both venomous and non-venomous species, come learn what makes snakes so fascinating and a key part of our environment, as well as how to co-exist with them in your personal landscape.
Berkeley Boone is a herpetologist who has been working with reptiles and amphibians since he was very young. He has been an environmental educator for over 30 years and uses live animals in his presentations. He lives in Watkinsville and has worked at the Savannah River Ecology Lab, Sandy Creek Nature Center, and Bear Hollow Zoo. Currently, he works for the Department of Natural Resources.
The registration deadline is noon on May 2.