Let’s Talk Turtles

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The Georgian Bay Biosphere’s YouTube channel has an informative webinar on turtles.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEfotlzbP90

Learning About Miskiikenh – Turtles, presented by: Alanna Smolarz, Species at Risk Biologist with Magnetawan First Nation, Sherrill Judge Maawaanji’iwe Manager/Gets People Together with GBB, and Tianna Burke, Conservation Biologist with GBB.

Turtle Trauma Kits

It’s sad when you come across an injured turtle and it’s usually along a roadway. You could increase the chances of an injured turtle’s survival by purchasing a Turtle Trauma Kit from the GBB. Turtle Trauma Kit on the Biosphere’s website

You’ll be helping turtles first hand, and supporting the work of the Biosphere and their partners!

Note: GBB cannot ship Turtle Trauma Kits. Buyers must be able to pick them up from the Biosphere office in Parry Sound. They will contact you to arrange a pick up time/date.

RESOURCES

Turtle Identification

• Visit: Georgian Bay Biosphere Species At Risk List
  
• Visit: Ontario Nature’s Reptile and Amphibian Atlas

How to Help Turtles

• Report Sightings to the Georgian Bay Biosphere’s iNaturalist Project
• Download: Turtles on Roads Reporting & Handling Guide
• Download: Injured Turtle Report Form
  
• Watch: Building Turtle Nest Protectors YouTube Video
• Contact: Ontario Turtle Trauma Center
• Contact: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, to report illegal activity you can call: 1-877-TIPS-MNR or 1-877-847-7667

Cultural Resources for Miiskiikenh

• The Great Flood and Clan System can be found in The Mishomis Book by Edward Benton-Banai
• The Kids in the Biosphere Activity Booklet has many fun activities and learning resources! Available for purchase on the Biosphere’s website.

Additional Resources

• The Secret to Turtle Hibernation (Live Science)
• Turtle Populations Threatened by Poachers (CBC)
• Let’s Talk Turtles Kid’s Activity Sheet (GBB)