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Canadian Wildlife @CWF_FCF of Muskoka Lakes says call 705-955-4284 in the #Muskoka Area when you see #turtles at risk. #HelpTheTurtles @ScalesNaturePrk

Turtle nesting season is underway in central Ontario! Our Muskoka Turtle project has extended into the Lake Simcoe watershed this year and we look forward to increasing the range of our conservation efforts. This is an exciting season, however, it puts adult female turtles in a vulnerable position as they will be spending more time on land and may have to cross roads and highways in order to find suitable nesting sites. How can you help? Watch for turtles on roads near wetlands. If the turtle is on the road, it is great to help it across in the direction it is going if it is safe to do so. If you find a rare, nesting or injured turtle, call or text the turtle hotline at 705-955-4284 and let us know the details- we will send a research team out if possible. Even dead turtles can be important records for conservation.

Scales Nature Park is open Saturday & Sundays from 11am–4pm Admission is: Adult: $12 Student: $10 Child: $8 & Age 3 and under are free We’re located at 82 Line 15 South, Oro-Medonte ON You can call or email us: 705-327-2808 info@scalesnaturepark.ca Check us out on Facebook for daily activities happening at the nature centre! www.facebook.com/Scales-Nature-Park-176093458499/?fref=ts For more info go to: www.shoporomedonte.com/scalesnaturepark

Scales Nature Park is open every day except for Tuesday, 10 am - 5 pm-- this includes long weekends!