The 2013 turtle nesting season has begun. With nesting, comes encounters with turtles along roads, in yards and along driveways. Currently, seven of Ontario's eight turtle species are listed as at risk. Even our most common species, the Midland Painted Turtle, is experiencing declines in some areas. Here are a few easy ways you can participate in turtle recovery and be part of a growing community of concerned citizens.
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Prescribed Burns in 2013

On May 1, with a lucky break in the weather, the UTRCA Prescribed Burn Team was able to complete burns at the Dorchester Mill Pond, Embro CA and Harrington CA.
   The tallgrass prairie plots at these sites were planted in the last decade by local volunteers and UTRCA staff, through the Communities for Nature program. The plots were in need of a burn to kill off the invading shrubs, weeds and sod grasses. Prairies are fire-tolerant communities that rely on burns every few years to maintain their vigour. 
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