Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative Summer has arrived, and looking at the forecast for the next 7 days, we will finally get some much-needed rain. This is perfectly timed as we head into the final week of June, which is the ‘busiest’ month for turtle nesting. The rain will most certainly entice […]

Fireworks Aren’t As Pretty As They Look By Kelly Wallace Who doesn’t love fireworks displays? They are an exciting technicolor backdrop for annual holidays, sports events, festivals, and other happenings in celebration or remembrance. On a clear evening, the reds, blues, greens, and gold blooming in the sky and reflected in the water are spectacular. […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative Turtles are slower to reach sexual maturity compared to many other wildlife species. Regarding turtles, sexual maturity has more to do with size than age. The active season for turtles is from April to October, with most of the nesting in Ontario occurring mid-May through to mid-July, […]

Help Raise Awareness By Kelly Wallace Turtles cross roads at any time during turtle season, typically from April to October. April to mid-July is a particularly busy period for turtles, with turtles emerging from hibernation, spring hatchlings showing up, males traveling to find mates, females looking to nest, turtles foraging for food, traveling in response […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative Long-time turtle huggers and conservation supporters Meg and Wes were in touch with Think Turtle last fall to inform us of their planned excursion to Bancroft on June 3rd and wanting to volunteer some time to help the turtles in a meaningful way during their stay. Meg […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative June is the peak month for nesting. Expect to see increased turtle activity from now until mid-July if you travel on roads or trails in rural communities, cottage country, or the outskirts of urban centers. All turtles need help this time of year crossing roads if it […]

Don’t worry, honey. We’re saving turtles! By Kelly Wallace Each year during nesting season, mid-May to mid-July, we receive phone calls from people locally and throughout Ontario who have had a turtle unexpectedly nest on their property and don’t know what to do. The great news is that in Ontario, under such circumstances, the Ministry […]

Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative A question we often get asked is, When do turtle eggs hatch? We hope you will find the following information on this subject interesting and helpful. INCUBATION PERIOD: The incubation/gestation period for turtle nests is 60 to 90 days from the day the female Turtle lays her […]

Hello From Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative Hope you are doing well and that you have been able to dodge as many blackflies and mosquitos as possible. We are all looking spotty these days. E-mail ContentThe following is turtle-related news, information, and an upcoming event we want to inform you about. Hoping you find […]