CORRECTION: Reptile, amphibian talk is Sept. 13

FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon’s first talk of the fall season, a discussion about amphibians and reptiles native to Maine, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the North Dining Hall at the University of Farmington. It is free and open to the public.

The presenter will be Matthew Chatfield, an associate professor of conservation biology at Unity College. “We share our forests, meadows, and backyards with 34 species of frogs, salamanders, snakes, and turtles,” Chatfield said. “This talk will present an up close and personal view of all these amazing creatures, focusing on their natural history and ecology. Come and join us as we explore the beautiful and reclusive amphibians and reptiles that call Maine home.”

PHOTO CAPTION: A pickerel frog, one of Maine’s native (and poisonous) amphibians, will be among the amphibians and reptiles discussed at the Western Maine Audubon talk Sept. 23 at the University of Maine at Farmington. (Submitted photo)