Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative We know everyone is super excited about the long weekend. It is a welcomed break and time to have some outdoor fun. Please be mindful of the turtles and other wildlife with whom we share the roads and trails; they will be out and about. The turtles […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative Join us in wishing Doodles the red-eared slider a ‘HAPPY 48th BIRTHDAY’ and a special thanks to her caregiver Ed for taking such good care of Doodles all these years. It is practically unheard of that a pet slider purchased in the 1970’s is with the same […]

The Little Turtle We Seldom See By Kelly Wallace With the Snapping Turtle grabbing the spotlight for its prehistoric grandeur and being Ontario’s largest freshwater turtle species we thought it time to shine a little light on Ontario’s smallest turtle. Meet the Eastern Musk Turtle measuring in at an average length of 8 to 14 […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative The cooler temperatures slowed down turtle activity just as it was getting going but that is about to change as warmer temperatures and sunshine are in the forecast. The turtles will be looking to make up for lost time so expect to see turtles crossing roads and […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative Thanks to the support of Bancroft Township and Faraday Township Think Turtle Conservation Initiative will again this turtle season be involved in monitoring turtle activity in the Bancroft area this turtle season. As Think Turtle is a volunteer-based initiative we need help from members of the community […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative We are looking for volunteers to help turtles in the Belleville area! Years ago there would have been plenty of suitable habitat available to the turtles where the Belleville business district is now situated. As a result of development and alternate land use over the years, this […]