

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Herpetology Program with Scott Ballard (IDNR)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Scott Ballard will discuss the illegal reptile trade in Illinois He will also have several amphibians and reptiles on hand. This program is free and open to the public.
Scott Ballard is a herpetologist with the IDNR, and assists Conservation Police, local Law Enforcement, other state agencies, and the USFWS in illegal reptile cases.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/herpetology-program-with-scott-ballard-idnr/200029873312537
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029873312537?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62712
- **lat**: 39.70113
- **long**: -89.59441
- **full address**: 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62712

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Lincoln Memorial Garden (https://allevents.in/org/lincoln-memorial-garden/9408350)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62712
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lincoln Memorial Garden
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Herpetology Program with Scott Ballard (IDNR) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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