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Road Researchers are volunteer Turtle Guardians that monitor chosen sections of roads once a week- and record turtle observations, as well as help turtles that are nesting or crossing the roads. Road Researchers are invaluable to turtle conservation efforts in Ontario. They are the first responders and the data they collect helps us understand and …

Nesting turtles are very vulnerable to road traffic and very sensitive to disturbance. Female nesting turtles are often injured while on route to their nesting sites, and they also can be easily deterred from nesting if frightened or harassed. Then, if successfully nesting, the turtle nests are very quickly predated by small mammals that benefit …

Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …

Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …

Snakes are super pest-control agents, who are often misunderstood. Snakes have very poor eyesight, smell through their tongues and sense presence through vibrations- and as they are only 2 inches high at best, their only tactic to stay alive is to put on a good show. Most snakes in The Land Between bioregion (Ontario's Highlands) …

Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …

Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …

Snakes are super pest-control agents, who are often misunderstood. Snakes have very poor eyesight, smell through their tongues and sense presence through vibrations- and as they are only 2 inches high at best, their only tactic to stay alive is to put on a good show. Most snakes in The Land Between bioregion (Ontario's Highlands) …

Invasive Phragmites is a large grass-like plant that is taking over Ontario's wetlands and reducing biodiversity. The plant colonizes ditches, bays and wetland pockets. It grows in such thick mats that turtles, frogs, and other animals cannot move through their native habitats. The plant is also tall, and blocks sight lines along roadsides. In the …

Our most popular workshop for shoreland owners! Learn about shoreland design considerations and work with experts to walk away with a custom native garden design for your property with a …