Join PARC

Become a member of Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation!

Membership in PARC is completely free. As a member, you will join a network of people who are interested in improving the conservation of amphibians and reptiles across the country. PARC depends upon the help and support from its volunteers. PARC’s membership involves all individuals, organizations, and agencies with an interest in amphibian and reptile conservation. Our members represent many different sectors including federal agencies, state agencies, nongovernment organizations, universities, industry, and the private sector.

We encourage you to attend Regional and National PARC meetings and learn about the issues affecting herp conservation issues in your area. The best way to learn about these meetings and other opportunities to collaborate with PARC is by joining our newsletter and/or following our social media feeds.

Join Our Newsletter

Want to receive PARC updates and information on amphibian and reptile conservation? If so, please click here.

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Membership Tiers

New in 2024, we are using membership management software to help us keep track of the many individuals and organizations involved in PARC.  To officially join National PARC, you can sign up here.  We have several membership tiers, all of which are free. Members and partners are expected to commit to the Code of Ethics, Meeting Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.

Members

  • Subscribe to the PARC newsletter (linked above), and respond to calls to action when possible.
  • Attend PARC events.
  • Subscribe to our social media (linked at the bottom of the page) and share content with their networks.

Individual Partners

Individual partners provide the organizational functioning of PARC. Individual partners serve a role, or provide a service to PARC.

Typical ways that Individual Partners choose to get involved:

  • Serving on or leading a PARC Working Group.
  • Serving on or leading a national PARC Task Team
  • Serving on the Joint National Steering Committee (JNSC)

Organizational Partners

Organizational partners support the function of PARC and enhance the network of a joined, shared mission.

Typical ways that Organizational Partners connect with PARC:

  • Collaborating on a specific product, event, or initiative
  • Collaborating on ad hoc committees (e.g. Amphibian Week)
  • Providing technical support
  • Providing financial support (Corporate Sponsorships)

Join a National Task Team

At the national PARC level, most of our work happens in the National Task Teams. Below is a list of our Task Teams. Please reach out to the National Coordinators to find out more information on how to help! Email: parc_coordinators@parcplace.org

Join Regional PARC

PARC is organized into five officially recognized regional working groups that serve as the operating entities of the PARC network. If you are interested in getting involved on the regional levels, check out the Find PARC page.