Summer 2010 Events

Rouge Valley Eco Exploration Event
Saturday, June 5, 2010
10:ooam - 3:00 pm
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
Admission: suggested donation of $10.00

All are welcome to attend the 2nd annual Rouge Valley Eco Exploration Event, hosted by Citizen Scientists and Rouge Valley Foundation. Come and explore the Rouge and learn about the local flora and fauna from experts including Citizen Scientists, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Vernal Pools Association and Rouge Park to name a few. Come visit the KTTC station to learn all about turtles! For more information visit: http://www.rvcc.ca/Rouge_Valley_Eco_Exploration_Event.html

Peterborough Field Naturalists Present:
Guided Field Trip - Ontario's Reptile & Amphibian Atlas
Sunday, June 13, 2010
9:ooam ~ 3:00 pm Camp
Kawartha Environment Centre, Peterborough

Join the Peterborough Filed Naturalists to learn how to identify and search for amphibians & reptiles, and how to report your observations to the atlas. Atlas Coordinator Joe Crowley will give a slide show from 9am to 10am, then we will carpool to field sites to search for salamanders, snakes, turtles, frogs - and Ontario's only lizard the 5-lined skink!

Please bring a bagged lunch and plenty of water.
Questions? Contact Gina at volunteer@kawarthaturtle.org.


5k Run For Turtles
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
5:00pm (kid's fun run at 4:30pm)
$20 adult 5km run ($25 after June 16th) /$15 for the kid's fun run
Jackson Park, Peterborough
Register online: The Running Room
Download a pledge sheet, put up a poster

Join us for a 5km run (or walk) along Jackson Park’s trail. The kids can enjoy a short loop around the pond at 4:30 pm. Hopefully, if we are very lucky, we’ll spot some of the park’s resident turtles! All proceeds from the event will help support the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre & our turtle conservation and rehabilitation efforts. This event is all about the turtles & we encourage you to come dressed as YOUR favourite turtle (prizes for best turtle costumes!). Snacks & awards following the run. Invite your friends using our facebook event page.