Events

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 …

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 focus on the shoreline areas where upland meets lowland and which is the area that provides the most support for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. …

Meet our teaching turtles and learn about these amazing animals. Grace and Sydney, our Turtle Guardian staff, will teach you how to help a snapping turtle across a road, how to tell the difference between Ontario's 8 species of turtles, and all about turtle biology. These are live turtle events and outside at our local …

Meet Grace, Sydney, and our Teaching Turtles at the Library. Live turtles, lots of swag, and so much cool information to help you help our shelled friends. Family friendly event

Meet Sydney, Grace and the Live Teaching Turtles at the Stanhope Library. Cool facts and fun to help you help our shelled friends.