Herp Journey

July 24, 2023
Posted by: Amy Carbone
in Alabama 4-H

Snakes, gators, and turtles, oh my! The Alabama 4-H Science School’s Herp Journey program allows children and adults to experience and learn about a collection of Alabama’s native reptiles and amphibians. This conversation-driven program allows groups to get up close to some of the species that inhabit Alabama and other parts of the world.

This hands-on reptile and amphibian experience is an adventure for children of all ages. These scaly educators can visit your school, library, weekend festival, and more. Future herpetologists will have the chance to meet a turtle, tortoise, lizard, snake, or even an American alligator.

More Information

For more information, visit the Alabama 4-H Science School website, alabama4hcenter.org/4-h-science-school/, or call (205) 669-4241.

Raptor Trek

The Alabama 4-H Science School presents Alabama’s premier bird of prey experience. This program allows children and adults to experience and learn about a collection of Alabama’s native species of raptors through a conservation-based presentation. Meet the school’s collection of unreleasable raptors and learn about the circumstances that brought these avian educational ambassadors into their care. Also learn how people can take steps to help protect these native species.

The birds of prey that call the Alabama 4-H Center their roost are all here for a specific reason. Car injuries, physiological causes, and human interaction have made these birds unreleasable. However, they still have an important job! They travel to schools and communities to share their stories to promote conservation, all while educating people about Alabama’s native avian species.