Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm Sign-up online today.
In-person at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton
Did you know that the Nashua River watershed is rich in a diverse population of freshwater turtles? Our wetlands, rivers, and forests have provided habitat for turtles, including some state-listed endangered and species of special concern. Have you seen turtles in your yard, on your walks, or in your daily travels?
Register today to join us for our free in-person presentation on “Turtles of the Nashua River Watershed” with Michela Coury, MassWildlife Freshwater Turtle Biologist, to learn more about the turtles that make their homes here.
Michela Coury will speak about the habits and habitats of our local freshwater turtles – during this presentation, you will learn how to identify our native turtle species, what types of turtle sightings should be reported to wildlife officials, their diet, and when they typically nest. She will also discuss what makes a healthy habitat for turtles, and ways that turtles may be impacted by climate change. Michela will discuss how we can support our turtle populations both individually and as a community, including interactions during nesting season and what to do when we encounter turtles crossing busy roads or injured animals.
Michela is our State’s Freshwater Turtle Biologist, and works directly with the State Herpetologist on turtle habitat and population management, field surveys, and head starting programs. She holds both Masters and Bachelors degrees in Conservation Biology and has done extensive work with freshwater turtles and aquatic ecosystems in the Midwest and Southeast United States.
REGISTRATION: This program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes and to receive notification of any changes in scheduling due to weather. Sign-up online today.
This program is part of NRWA’s education series focused on the “Spectacular Squannacook” made possible by a grant from the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation.