For various reasons, turtles are loved around the world. From an ecological lens, their significance stems from their impact on aquatic ecosystems as a keystone species. From a cultural perspective, turtles are known for their prominence in the creation stories of many Indigenous peoples as they symbolize wisdom, longevity, and connection to the spirit realm. 

Headstarting is the process of incubating and then raising turtle hatchlings for some period of time before releasing them back into the wild. The thought behind headstarting has a little bit to do with the bigger the better but does it actually work or are we waisting our time and money?

June is what we consider peak nesting season in Kingston. This is the month you are likely to see a nesting turtle. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know to protect a turtle nest!

Have you noticed the fencing along Princess St / Hwy 2 at the Westbrook Wetlands and wondered how that helps save our local turtle population? There is more to it than a fence…click here to find out!