Save the Date!
January 30th - February 1st, 2026
We are excited to announce the date and location for our next annual meeting! More details will be shared soon. Sign up to receive our email newsletter and stay one hop ahead on SEPARC news.
Location: Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC
Keynote Speaker: Gabrielle Graeter
Theme: Resilience: Recovery after Disturbance
Enter your design for this year’s logo!
The winning entry will be featured on 2026 swag and shown all over the conference. The designer will be awarded free registration and t-shirt displaying their design! You must be over 18 to enter and the submission deadline is August 15th.
More Resources
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Submit your research as a poster presentation. Eligible projects should take place in the Southeastern United States, including Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, or the Caribbean. Abstracts for both oral and poster presentations are due by Monday, November 10, 2025.
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Need financial support to attend SEPARC 2026? Travel grants of $400 are available to students, early career professionals, and anyone facing significant financial barriers. Grants cover registration and travel expenses. Recipients must present at the meeting and assist with event tasks.
Apply by November 10, 2025.
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Here is a draft agenda for the 2026 SEPARC Annual Meeting. While it has not been finalized, this outline provides a preview of the sessions, activities, and events attendees can expect. Stay tuned for updates as the schedule is finalized closer to the meeting date.
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Know someone making a real difference in amphibian and reptile conservation? Nominate them for the SEPARC Conservation Hero Award! This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant, often unrecognized, contributions to protecting herpetofauna and their habitats in the Southeast. Nominations are open now and due by November 10, 2025.
Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate these conservation champions.
