Research
Fall Turtles
I have been studying the turtle populations of the Okanagan Valley since 2014. Normally my fieldwork is complete by this time of year however this year the turtles are out late. The daytime temperatures are […]
Turtles
Research
I Thought I Saw a Slider
On September 6th, 2022, at 6:00 pm, I was conducting a turtle survey at McGuire Lake in Salmon Arm when I thought I might have seen a Red-Eared Slider. […]
Events
Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 28, 2019
Short lessons, live reptiles, crafts and guided nature hikes! Intended for all ages, fun and educational for the entire family! Lesson Topic: The Turtles of British Columbia 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sunday April 28, 2019 […]
Adoptions
Turtles up for Adoption
Henry is a male Cumberland Slider (Trachemys scripta troostii) (~17cm shell length). He is very friendly toward people but not toward other turtles! He has a great appetite and slides into the water to feed […]
Education
Turtles of the Okanagan
There are two species of turtle with populations in the Okanagan Valley. Western Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta bellii) Status in the Okanagan: Indigenous At Risk Special Concern How to Identify: Red plastron (underside) Yellow head […]
Adoptions
Turtles up for Adoption
We currently have three turtles up for adoption: Cosmos is a male red-eared slider, ~7″ shell length. Dilly is a female red-eared slider, ~7″ shell length. Henry is a male yellow-bellied slider, ~6.5″ shell length. […]