Kids & Communities Helping Ontario's Turtles
Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …
Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …
Most turtles in Ontario live in wetland habitats. Wetlands are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over 70% of Ontario's fish and wildlife depend on wetlands at some point in their life cycles. Wetlands are a treasure trove of so many amazing plants, birds, fish, and animals. Over 70% of wetlands in the southern …
Invasive Phragmites is a large grass-like plant that is taking over Ontario's wetlands and reducing biodiversity. The plant colonizes ditches, bays and wetland pockets. It grows in such thick mats that turtles, frogs, and other animals cannot move through their native habitats. The plant is also tall, and blocks sight lines along roadsides. In the …
