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Tag: Kelowna

Red-Eared Slider Turtle Caught at Kasugai Gardens

October 2, 2020 Justin DeMerchant

This feral Red-Eared Slider was caught at Kasugai Gardens City Park on July 27th, 2019. The garden is located across…

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Posted in: Research Filed under: Invasive Species, Kasugai Gardens, Kelowna, missing turtle, news, Red-Eared Slider, research, turtle

Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 28, 2019 *EVENT OVER

March 27, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

Short lessons, live reptiles, crafts and guided nature hikes! Intended for all ages, fun and educational for the entire family!…

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Posted in: Events Filed under: Amphibians, Education, events, Invasive Species, Kelowna, Mission Creek, nature, okanagan, public, Regional Parks, reptiles, turtle pond, Turtles, wildlife

Exo-Terra Habisphere Desktop Terrariums for Sale! (New & Used) *SOLD – This item is no longer available

March 12, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

Stylish and Compact Desktop Terrariums Touch-controlled LED lighting Daytime and night/blue moonlight modes Curved front glass for viewing from the…

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Posted in: Shop Filed under: buy, Exo-Terra, Habisphere, Kelowna, okanagan, pets, reptiles, sale, supplies, Terrarium

Fluval FX4 Filters for Sale! (New & Used) *SOLD – This item is no longer available.

November 8, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

NEW Fluval FX4 High Performance Canister Filter: – Brand new, still in the box! – Filter media included Price: $349.99…

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Posted in: Shop Filed under: aquariums, BC, buy, canister, filter, fish, fluval, fx, fx4, Kelowna, okanagan, pet, sale, shop

Kikinee Salmon Festival: September 23, 2018 *EVENT OVER

August 22, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

Reptiles and Amphibians Information Table We will be setting up a reptiles and amphibians information table at the Kikinee Salmon…

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Posted in: Events Filed under: events, Families in Parks, festival, Kelowna, kikinee, kokanee, Mission Creek, okanagan, Regional Parks, salmon, spawning, spawning channel, wildlife

Turtles up for Adoption

August 7, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

Henry is a male yellow-bellied slider (~17cm shell length). Although he is not the most colourful turtle, he is very…

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Posted in: Adoptions Filed under: Adopt, adoptions, BC, Kelowna, okanagan, pets, rescue, Turtles, yellow-bellied slider

Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 22, 2018 *EVENT OVER

February 3, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

Lesson Topic: Destructive Alien Species 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday April 22nd, 2018 Mission Creek Regional Park, Kelowna, BC…

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Posted in: Events Filed under: Amphibians, Education, Families in Parks, Invasive Species, Kelowna, Mission Creek, okanagan, public, Regional Parks, reptiles

Turtles up for Adoption

August 3, 2017 Justin DeMerchant Leave a comment

We currently have three turtles up for adoption: Cosmos is a male red-eared slider, ~7″ shell length. Dilly is a…

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Posted in: Adoptions Filed under: Adopt, adoptions, Kelowna, okanagan, pets, rescue, Turtles

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The Purple Seahorse Pet Store

Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre

PE Mysis Fish Food

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