About Us
The society was formed in 1999 and currently has over 90 financial members including our honorary members. Membership is made up of reptile keepers, frog keepers and conservation advocates.
The society is a group of Amphibian and Reptile enthusiasts. We also run a Frog and Reptile rescue service endorsed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Sugar Valley Neighbourhood Centre located at 65 Carrington Street West Wallsend, starting at 7.30 PM with a guest speaker at selected meetings. Before and after each meeting, members and guests take the time to share helpful information and ideas. Tea and coffee is available for those wanting a hot drink while they have a chat.
NEWSLETTER: “SOFAR” has a quarterly newsletter filled with interesting information about the group and amphibians and reptiles. Once you become a financial member of SOFAR, this publication is free and posted to your nominated address. If you think you have something we could use in our newsletter please email it to sofar@hunterlink.net.au
By joining SOFAR you have a number of ways to talk and communicate with current members and new comer's to learn new ideas, tips and seek advice. Join us at one of our field trips or meetings to expand your knowledge.
SOFAR SUPPORTS
Community Participation and Education
Encouraging community participation in frog and reptile conservation projects. Providing a forum to disseminate and promote the sharing of information regarding the biology and conservation of frogs and reptiles.
Educational programs encouraging the conservation of frogs and reptiles.
Conservation and habitat restoration of Wildlife Populations.
Implementation of protective legislation for frogs and reptiles.
Encourage rehabilitation in previously inhabited ranges through habitat restoration and restocking.
Alleviation of threats partially exotic pests, disease and habitat degeneration.
Stock For Sale through SOFAR:
If purchased at our monthly meeting there is no additional cost for postage, however if we need to send it through the post the cost of postage is added. This varies on where it is posted, item posted and quantity. For more details please e-mail sofar@hunterlink.net.au
Posters:
Frogs of Lake Macquarie and The Lower Hunter $5.00 each (please see note above).
The frog poster is also available for sale from:
Reptile poster of Lake Macquarie and The Lower Hunter $5.00 each (please see note above).
The reptile poster is also available for sale from:
The Wetlands Centre Australia, Shortland for $8.00 each.
All Things Slimey, Tuggerah for $8.00 each.
Both the frog and reptile poster are available to purchase at our monthly meetings or at community events where SOFAR members display their frogs & reptiles, hand out information and give advice on keeping frogs and reptiles as pets and how to attract them into your yard. To find out where SOFAR will have frogs & reptiles on display click here.
Clothing/items:
Calico Bags with SOFAR logo $2.00 each. Available at community events where SOFAR have a stall, Annual Frog and Reptile Expo and Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Street, Broadmeadow.
Updated 2 Aug 10
