Who we are

our mission

The Reef Conservation Society (RCS) is a charitable non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation dedicated to the marine aquarium hobby. Our main goal is to educate the public and other aquarium enthusiasts about natural reef ecosystems and reefkeeping. We are dedicated to the conservation of global reefs by educating the public as well as members, holding regular frag swaps, encouraging coral propagation by its members, helping local schools through the Tanks in Schools program, and as a forum for members to share their experiences. Our membership is mainly comprised of hobbyists from Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Each year we hold at least three frag swaps where members trade corals, hear presentations from experts in the field, see Do-It-Yourself seminars and share knowledge about our experiences with the reef aquarium hobby. Members also participate in online discussions on our forum, Reef Central and Facebook.

Board of Directors

Larry Flint - chemtchr@yahoo.com
Jennifer Flint - jen_shaible@hotmail.com

Our history

• 2012

  Recognizing that our geographic boundaries are larger than North Central Pennsylvania and that our name should reflect our mission, we became the Reef Conservation Society.

• January2009

  Our first of many swaps are held at That Pet Place in Lancaster, PA.

• october 2005

  The North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society is incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit

• July2004

  Founders meet to establish the mission and goals of the North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society (NCPARS)