Turtles Kingston Blog
Everything you need to know about protecting turtle nests
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!
Pet Turtles and Rehoming
Here at Turtles Kingston, we advocate for turtles and focus on conservation, education, and protecting our native species. We are often asked questions about other turtle related topics, including turtles as pets and how to surrender a pet turtle. In this blog, we will explore why some turtles are kept as pets and what happens when that turtle needs to be rehomed. Please note it is illegal to keep a native turtle as a pet. Native turtles are always best left in their natural environment and territory.
Hatchlings on the Move!
As late summer begins, a new phase of development and movement occurs with Ontario’s turtles. The newest generation of turtles that we have been trying so hard to protect begin to emerge from their nests - turtle hatchlings! Allow us to share what we know about Ontario’s turtle hatchling population and how we can help them.
Are we interfering with nature?
We are often asked if the actions we take to help the turtle population are interfering with the course of nature. In this month's blog, we explore how turtle conservation strategies effect nature, the extent of our interference, and why we do it!
Protecting Turtle Nests on Public Land
How to protect turtle nests that you find on public property. Our simple Turtles Kingston procedure for nest protection within the City of Kingston.
What to do when you find an injured turtle
As nesting season approaches, we can expect many turtle sightings in our travels, and look forward to helping them when necessary. Unfortunately, many turtles are injured or killed during their movements; read our latest blog post to learn how to help injured turtles on the road, how to safely transport them, and why even a dead turtle can be useful in restoring the population!