2026 Annual MembershipsIndividuals (1adult) $40 // Family (2 adults) $55Added Perks+Invitation to all WVHS hosted events +20% off WVHS merchandise +Access to our NEW Newsletter +Access to our NEW Junior Herper Program (Instructions sent in welcome email)+Member Exclusive Decal designed by Appalachian Weird +Participate in various WVHS committees Students, First Responders, Military (active or Veteran), and seniors (65+) save $10 on full year memberships with work ID verification. Semiannual Memberships Jan 1 - June 30, 2026Individuals (1adult) $20Family (2 adults) $30+Access to Spring Symposium +10% off merch July 1 - Dec 31, 2026Individuals (1adult) $20Family (2 adults) $30 +Access to Fall Symposium +10% off merch Please be advised that these memberships do not grant membership holders any rights to participate in votes, nor do they confer entitlement to any officer or other leadership positions.

We are pleased to offer grants of up to $250 to support West Virginia students conducting research projects focused on West Virginia’s native reptiles and amphibians.Our objective is to promote and support the development of the next generation of herpetologists, zoologists, and conservationists by providing funding for innovative and meaningful research initiatives in the Mountain State. Grants are available to students who are engaged in research or conservation projects related to native herpetofauna in West Virginia that align with the DNR State Wildlife Action Plan.

Welcome to the WVHS Store 🐍Every purchase helps support education, research, and on-the-ground conservation for reptiles and amphibians across West Virginia.Pick up gear, memberships, and gifts 🐸From WVHS apparel and field-ready items to membership renewals, your order keeps local herp habitats protected and our community of enthusiasts growing.