Meeting Program Schedule

"Snakes of the Genus Pituophis", by Cameron Kruse.
This genus of snakes includes Bull snakes, Pine snakes, and Gopher snakes. Some are very common; others are critically threatened in their home range. This presentation will include several animals, representing each group. Topics include habitat loss and modification, peculiarities of some species, and the opportunity for attendees to handle and experience these fascinating creatures. Postable Flier Here.

Meeting Date:	Meetings start at 7:00 P.M. - Room 102, Yates Hall, (across from the North end of football stadium) at 1702 S. Joplin St., Pittsburg, KS. Click here for a Google map.
Thursday September 26, 2024	"Snakes of the Genus Pituophis", by Cameron Kruse. This genus of snakes includes Bull snakes, Pine snakes, and Gopher snakes. Some are very common; others are critically threatened in their home range. This presentation will include several animals, representing each group. Topics include habitat loss and modification, peculiarities of some species, and the opportunity for attendees to handle and experience these fascinating creatures. Postable Flier Here.
Thursday October 24, 2024	"Protecting our Planet: Environmental Initiatives of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma" Our October speaker will be Kristi Laughlin, Director of the Environmental / Land Management Department of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Among other projects, the department conducts water quality monitoring on the Spring River, restoration activities at the Tri-State Mining District and Tar Creek Superfund Site, and has established pollinator habitat around Highway 10. Join us to hear more about what our neighbors to the south are doing to protect their natural resources and the health of the people, air, water, and land. Postable Flier Here
No Meeting November 2024	Due to conflict with Thanksgiving and Christmas, the November and December meetings have been combined, and held on December 5, 2024.
Thursday December 5, 2024	They're Back! Aquatic Species Reintroductions in Kansas by Trevor Starks, Aquatic Species Recovery Coordinator, KDWP For the first time in over 30 years alligator snapping turtles are back in the Neosho river. A new agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and KDWP allows for reintroduction and monitoring of imperiled species throughout the state. These reintroductions are aimed at recovery and delisting species from both state and federal endangered species acts. Come see what species may be coming back to a waterbody near you. Postable Flier Here
Thursday January 30, 2025	"Missouri's Turkey Habitat Initiative", by Meagan Duffee-Yates, MDC's Turkey Habitat Initiative Coordinator. will tell us why Missouri and many other states are facing a severe turkey decline. Using modern GPS research we are learning that there is a serious lack of suitable turkey nesting and brood-rearing habitat. This is a key factor in supporting the next generation of birds. Come learn about what turkeys need to survive their first 14 days post hatch and what can be done to create more habitat for these iconic birds. Flier here.
Thursday February 27, 2025	"
Thursday March 27, 2025	"
Thursday April 24, 2025	"
Thursday May 29, 2025 Annual Picnic	"
Summer Hiatus	SGAS will not hold regular meetings in the months of June, July & August.