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Month: May 2023

News

Another Kelowna painted turtle-snatching incident prompts warning to leave species be (globalnews.ca)

May 30, 2023 Justin DeMerchant

“The Conservation Officer Service is again reminding the public that like most native wildlife species in British Columbia, the western painted turtle is protected against harassment, killing or possession under the provincial Wildlife Act…” Read […]

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Slow down for turtles (castanet.net)

May 30, 2023 Justin DeMerchant

“Keep your eyes peeled if you’re driving anywhere near a pond or wetland, especially this time of year. It’s turtle nesting season, and the Western Painted Turtle is at risk not just from loss of habitat, […]

Events

Turtle Talk at Allan Brooks Nature Centre: June 17, 2023

May 23, 2023 Justin DeMerchant

Happy World Turtle Day from Allan Brooks Nature Centre! We are thrilled to announce that our resident Turtle Expert, Justin DeMerchant, is going to be speaking at a FREE nature talk on June 17 @ […]

Events

Okanagan Pet Expo: June 11, 2023

May 23, 2023 Justin DeMerchant

We are very excited to be a participating vendor at the Okanagan Pet Expo coming up on June 11th! Come visit our table and meet our pet Red-eared Slider Dilly! There will be several other […]

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