For the lovers of the small and spineless.
We are a Southern California community of hobbyists, breeders, educators, and the plain curious — united by a fascination with invertebrates, from tarantulas and isopods to snails, mantises, and everything in between.
Who We Are
The ICSC
The Invertebrate Club of Southern California (ICSC) is dedicated to fostering a community of invertebrate enthusiasts, breeders, conservationists, and researchers. Since its founding in 2019, we've grown into one of California's largest amateur invertebrate communities — hosting meetings, collecting trips, educational outreach, and more.
A Free, All-Ages Community
Whether you're setting up your first enclosure or publishing research, there's a seat at the table for you.
Field Trips & Meetups
Get into the field with monthly meetings, unique collecting trips, and habitat restoration events across Southern California.
Exclusive Resources
Access specialized care resources, learn from world-renowned guest speakers, and get club-only discounts from our sponsors.
What We Do
Our Work
We bring together invertebrate lovers across Southern California. Our all-ages community draws from the pet hobby, the naturalist space, and the professional entomology and arachnology worlds. Together, we breed, study, and protect the world's smaller majority by:
Connecting Enthusiasts
Linking invertebrate keepers with experienced breeders to share husbandry knowledge.
Educating the Public
Hosting hands-on community outreach events to inspire the next generation.
Driving Conservation
Working alongside professional conservationists and citizen scientists to protect native species.
Field Exploration
Organizing unique trips, nocturnal hikes, and local meetups to observe and study invertebrates in their natural habitats.
Get Involved
Membership
Membership connects you to the people, the knowledge, and the events that make the hobby better. Everyone is welcome.
There are no membership dues or age limit.
Read the club rulesLatest From The Club
What's New
Keep up with our latest updates on our Instagram page, and check out what members have been finding on our iNaturalist project.
On Instagram
Meetup announcements, event flyers, and photos from the field.
On iNaturalist
Recent invertebrate observations shared by members on our iNaturalist project.
Upcoming Gatherings
Events
Meetups, swaps, and talks across Southern California. Come say hello.