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Tag: turtles

  • Love at first snap: caring for Spike at Emily Provincial Park

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a backstage glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Rosemary Minns from Emily Provincial Park. Emily Provincial Park is a lovely place. Plenty of docks to fish, beaches to swim, and large campsites. I was extremely excited to…

  • Together, we’re protecting our turtles

    We’re doing it! We’re helping more and more turtles in our provincial parks with the support of our incredible donors. Over the past several months, we have collected donations for our Turtle Protection Projects across Ontario. We are thrilled to report that many of these projects are well underway. Our park staff are working hard…

  • The Turtle Protection Project

    Threats like habitat loss, predators, and vehicle collisions are causing turtles to disappear from the landscape at an alarming rate. All eight of Ontario’s turtle species are now at risk. We’re seeking donations for our Turtle Protection Project. Every dollar raised will be used to fund turtle research and protection projects in provincial parks.

  • Forever protected: why Westmeath belongs

    Our “Forever protected” series shares why each and every one belongs in Ontario Parks. In today’s post, Biologist Lauren Trute tells us Westmeath’s story. Westmeath Provincial Park, located approximately 15 km from the City of Pembroke, is one of the most ecologically diverse provincial parks in Renfrew County. This 610 ha park sits on the…

  • Water, water everywhere

    Today’s post comes from Erica Seely, a Discovery Guide at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Landscapes change drastically with the seasons and spring is a great time to visit Sandbanks’ pannes — as long as you don’t mind getting your feet wet!

  • Keeping turtles off the hook

    Today’s post comes from Amy Tanner, Biology/Ecology Intern with Ontario Parks’ Southwest Zone.  Before heading out for a fun day of fishing, we all go through our checklists. Have we got: our licence? our safety equipment, from PFD to sunscreen? our fishing gear? But here are two questions many people don’t ask: what other living…

  • The lunar calendar on a turtle’s back

    Many First Nations teachings, including those of the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee people, use the back of a turtle’s shell as a lunar calendar.

  • Habitat fragmentation: the daily wildlife obstacle course

    Today’s post comes from Jess Matthews, a Natural Heritage Education Specialist at Rondeau Provincial Park. Imagine your commute to work or school. Now imagine that multiple mysterious obstacles are now in your way. Your standard commute changes from a leisurely drive, bike or walk to a series of tests that slow your progress and may even endanger your life! This…

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