Western painted turtle hatchlings are the star of this free event on April 22 Come to Turtle Day 2025 at Elizabeth Lake this Earth Day, April…
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Turtle Day coming to Elizabeth Lake on April 23
Western painted turtle hatchlings are the star of this free, family event Turtle Day will return to Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook on April 23. Western…
Lazy turtles receive a welcome boost
Lazy Lake Environmental Association (LLEA) is receiving some much- appreciated support to help protect Western painted turtles, and other plants and animals, naturally found at…
Turtle Day coming to Elizabeth Lake on April 26
Western painted turtle hatchlings are the star of this free, family event Turtle Day will return to Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook on April 26. This…
Connecting people to connect wildlife
Kootenay Connect offers innovative approach to conservation efforts in region By Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program With heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought becoming…
Celebrating Cranbrook’s most ancient creatures
By Dan Hicks Hello sunny surface world – here I come! Eyes closed prior to its release, a western painted turtle hatchling (Chrysemys picta bellii)…
Reptiles, griz, bighorn and more to benefit from $1 million
29 projects receive Environment Grants from Columbia Basin Trust There are many ways to support a healthy and diverse environment, from restoring habitat to educating…
Turtle relocation continues; Idlewild rehab start nears
Thanks to a successful turtle overwintering pilot program this past winter, biologists with VAST Resource Solutions are currently undertaking a turtle capture and relocation program…