Wake Audubon Meeting: Invasive Mollusks of NC

Wake Audubon Monthly Meeting: Invasive Mollusks of NC
(Meeting is In Person and Zoom) (Subject to change)

Time: Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Silent Threats: Invasive mollusks of North Carolina
Arthur Bogan Ph.D. FLS
Sept. 9,2025
Location: NCMNS Nature Research Center, 121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603 and Zoom

In our presentation we will examine the invasive freshwater and terrestrial mollusks found in North Carolina. We will cover their biology, distribution and hazards to other wildlife including humans. Some of these species are used as food items but can be a potential source of parasites. These invasive species have a direct impact on their local environment and compete with the native fauna.
Following the presentation from Art Bogan, John Gerwin will give a brief overview of the relationships of Snail Kites and Limpkin to the snails they feed on.

Speaker Bio: Arthur Bogan is the Research Curator of Mollusks at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and his research focuses on the freshwater bivalve fauna of North Carolina and its relation to the rest of the Southeastern United States. The presentation is the joint work with Jamie Smith, the Collection Manager of the Mollusk collection at NCMNS.

Place: In-person + Virtual

• Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center, 121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC - 4th floor meeting room

Park (for free after 6:30 pm) and walk to the main museum entrance on Jones Street, just to the right of the giant globe. Since the NCSM is closed at night, someone will be at the door ONLY from 7 to 7:45 to let you in, so be on time. Take the elevator to the fourth floor meeting room. The east-facing entrance to the "old wing" of the museum (on Independence Plaza) will not be used. If you feel unwell, please stay home and enjoy our presentation over Zoom. RSVP is optional, and RSVP will open about a month before the meeting.
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Meeting code: 831 3786 5298

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*Last updated 2025-08-24 by Beegle
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