Monthly Meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. the last
Wednesday of each month and feature nationally prominent speakers.
Our lending library allows members to borrow from a wide
selection of books on reptiles and amphibians. A raffle is held of cages, books, posters,
T-shirts and other herp-related items (no live animals). Once a year is our popular "Show and Tell" meeting. Call
(312) 409-4456 for details on next month's program.
CHS Bulletin is a monthly journal featuring
original articles, photographs and artwork, columns, book reviews, abstracts of current
herpetological research, cartoons, announcements of upcoming speakers and activities, and
classified ads (free to members).
Herpetological Grants is a program that annually
provides financial grants to CHS members to support herpetological research, education and
conservation.
Membership List contains a list of fellow members cross-referenced by zip code
and is available to all members. The list is a great way to discover members who live in
your area and to contact people who share your particular interest.
Adoption Program is a resource for locating caring
homes for unwanted or abandoned reptiles and amphibians.
Educational Shows where members are invited to exhibit and display their animals
at ReptileFest, our yearly educational show. We also participate in HerPETological weekend
at the Chicago Academy of Sciences and and frequently give programs at libraries and
schools throughout the area.
Group Activities include behind-the-scenes zoo tours, summer picnics, workshops
and more.
Merchandise like patches, decals, T-shirts, Vita-lites, Bulletin
containers and more.
Networking. The CHS has over 700 members. Whatever your special interest, there
are people who share your enthusiasm. If you have a question about an animal, there are
members who can help you.
