Turtles and Native Plants

12. Nearby Plants and Animals (1 pt for each) Today we participated in a virtual field trip through the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. We learned about the eight different turtles in our area. We learned how the conservation centre intakes turtles and ensures they are brought back to health. We learned about the Blandings Turtle, Snapping Turtle, Spotted Turtle, Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle, Wood Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, and Painted Turtle. We learned how Turtles keep our freshwater balanced and disperse seeds so that more native plants will grow! This field trip sparked a lot of an interest our class. We will be continuing our inquiry on Turtles and their importance in Indigenous culture. St. Patrick 3/4 – 02/01/2022