Residents of Genesee County may be aware of the Bergen-Byron Swamp. It is a refuge for a diversity of wetland plant and animal life. But how many people have actually seen some of the most famous animals of the swamp?
Now is your chance to meet some of these animals in person with Seneca Park Zoo herpetologists. These professional herpetologists will share with the public a live Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, a black rat snake and spotted turtle. Learn about the natural history of the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, as well as some of the other reptile species found in the swamp. Learn why these reptiles are an important part of the ecosystem and what you should do if you encounter one. Bergen Swamp Preservation Society trustees will also be on hand to answer any questions about the swamp’s special flora, fauna and geology. Learn about a new non-native, invasive grass, False Brome, that threatens the Bergen Swamp and what we can do to mitigate its threat.
Please join us for a “meet & greet” with refreshments from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the Gillam Grant Community Center, located at 6966 West Bergen Road, Bergen.
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