Posts Tagged ‘turtle’
The tale of a very determined turtle
I am longtime volunteer at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee. My preferred activity there involves caring for injured native turtles. These animals are brought to us because they have been severely injured by vehicles as they cross roadways that divide their wetland homes. The snapping turtle in this story had been injured on the…
Read MoreTurtle Nest Blog Series: Why the turtle crossed the road & other FAQ about turtle nests (Part I)
June 21, 2018–Emma Horrigan & Dr. Julia Riley Turtles, often referred to as modern day dinosaurs, with their distinctive domed, bony shell, are easy to recognize. This unique armoured architecture provides turtles with protection from predators. However, despite their protective shells, seven of Ontario’s eight species of turtles are currently listed as species at-risk under…
Read MoreTurtle Walks
The Land Between is organizing walks in response to the turtle crisis in 2017, when unprecedented numbers of turtles were killed on roads and brought into trauma centers for treatment. The two-kilometre walks will take place during the Flower Moon (late May to early June) – the most active time for turtle nesting in central…
Read MoreTurtle rescuers ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Turtle rescuers ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO: What to do if you find an injured and/or deceased turtle: if you are able and it is safe to do so, please pick up the turtle, note the exact location and call the Centre at 705-741-5000 right away. BE PREPARED! Have a bin (with drilled…
Read MoreTurtle Walks 2018
Walks confirmed for June 2 in Haliburton and Bracebridge 2 walks have been confirmed already..and we are waiting on Bancroft, Lindsay and Peterborough. The OPP who will chaperone folks during the walk. We need volunteer leaders for walks too, so if you are interested get in touch. Registration for walks starts on May 1 …
Read MoreJob: The Land Between Turtle Guardian Program Assistant
We are launching our new collaborative Turtle Guardians program across TLB. See the postings here: TLB TG Job descriptions and postings. April 2018 Applications are due May 1. Find out more by visiting www.turtleguardians.ca or contacting Leora at 705-457-4838 https://www.thelandbetween.ca/2018/04/we-are-hiring-apply-by-may-1/?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email&iid=3aa0aad88c7242e9b55ccaa23184be69&uid=618500924&nid=244+272699400
Read MoreCBC ShortDoc
CBC ShortDoc A short documentary was created by Scott Dobson and his team during the summer of 2016, and has competed in (and won!) many prestigious competitions around the world, including in Canada, the USA, and Australia. The documentary showcases the great work that goes on at the OTCC, from the hospital to the hatchlings…
Read MoreOMB Decision Saves Blanding’s Turtle Habitat on Stoney Lake
OMB Decision Saves Blanding’s Turtle Habitat on Stoney Lake Two Provincially Significant Wetlands and 6.2 km Undeveloped Shoreline Protected Peterborough—The last significant undeveloped shoreline in the Kawarthas has been saved from a 58-unit housing development on Stoney Lake, immediately adjacent to Burleigh Falls. The Vancouver-based developer Burleigh Bay Corporation (“BBC”) had planned to build the…
Read MoreOntario Turtle Conservation Centre In Peterborough Has Nearly 2,000 Eggs In Its Care
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre In Peterborough Has Nearly 2,000 Eggs In Its Care July 23, 2017 The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) currently has nearly 2,000 eggs in its care during the busy current nesting season when so many injured turtles were brought in. OTCC says on their Facebook page they are “currently incubating eggs…
Read MoreBrake for Turtles
Brake for Turtles https://peterboroughnature.org/brake-for-turtles/ Save
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