The Orianne Society

The Orianne Society The Orianne Society is dedicated to the range-wide conservation of imperiled reptiles and amphibians and the habitats they need to persist.

After a challenging stretch of unfavorable weather, we’ve finally been able to take advantage of better conditions and m...
06/10/2026

After a challenging stretch of unfavorable weather, we’ve finally been able to take advantage of better conditions and make progress on our prescribed fire work at the Longleaf Stewardship Center.

The burn team has been hard at work across the landscape, but having a supervisor as cool as Bonnie definitely makes the job a little more enjoyable. As you can see in the last photo, she takes her supervisory duties very seriously.

Turtle nesting season is officially on, so please keep an eye open for turtles crossing roads. A few days ago, Kiley spo...
06/04/2026

Turtle nesting season is officially on, so please keep an eye open for turtles crossing roads. A few days ago, Kiley spotted a turtle flipped on its back on the side of the road and turned around to help it out, only to discover that it was a cheeseburger.

Last week, our Science Initiative team wrapped up fieldwork for a project monitoring hydrology in wetlands in the Florid...
06/01/2026

Last week, our Science Initiative team wrapped up fieldwork for a project monitoring hydrology in wetlands in the Florida Panhandle and southwestern Georgia. As this project winds down, we removed our monitoring wells and other equipment from study wetlands - a sometimes laborious process!

The wetlands involved in this research provide critical breeding habitat for many amphibian species, including flatwoods salamanders, but are often degraded by long-term fire suppression and exclusion. The data collected during this project will be used to assess how vegetation changes impact hydrology and guide restoration activities based on a combination of hydrologic, vegetation, and landscape characteristics.

05/30/2026

Ted Turner’s conservation legacy extends far beyond business and media. Through restoring wildlife habitat, protecting vast landscapes, and inspiring organizations like The Orianne Society and Panthera, he helped shape a new model for conservation on private lands.

Read more in the article from Vail Daily: https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/opinion-wilkinson-a-legacy-of-land/

In this personal reflection, Dr. Chris Jenkins shares stories from nearly two decades of working with Ted Turner and the...
05/30/2026

In this personal reflection, Dr. Chris Jenkins shares stories from nearly two decades of working with Ted Turner and the Turner family, from searching for indigo snakes on a remote barrier island to witnessing Ted's excitement while watching wolves on a Montana ranch.

Read about the conservation legacy Ted Turner leaves behind and the impact he had on wildlife, wild places, and the people fortunate enough to work alongside him.

https://www.oriannesociety.org/news/reflections-on-ted-turner-and-a-life-dedicated-to-conservation/

In this episode of the Snake Talk Podcast, Dr. Chris Jenkins sits down with Samantha Mancino, a tattoo artist who has bu...
05/29/2026

In this episode of the Snake Talk Podcast, Dr. Chris Jenkins sits down with Samantha Mancino, a tattoo artist who has built an international reputation for her stunning snake-inspired work. Sam shares stories from her unconventional journey into tattooing, from growing up immersed in art to road-tripping across the country while learning the craft along the way. She also reflects on how encountering her first wild rattlesnake left a lasting impression that continues to shape her art today.

Find Snake Talk wherever you get your podcasts, or listen in on our website: https://www.oriannesociety.org/snake-talk/

SPOT-ting the difference: Did you know that, much like human fingerprints, each Spotted Turtle has a unique pattern of s...
05/28/2026

SPOT-ting the difference: Did you know that, much like human fingerprints, each Spotted Turtle has a unique pattern of spots on its carapace? No two are alike! Also, the number of spots will continue to increase as each turtle ages.

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Tiger, GA
30525

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