Dr. Dennis Murray a Conservation Biologist from Trent University will give a talk about Blanding's Turtle: how it likes to travel, what kind of habitat it thrives in, and why development of any kind is so disruptive.
He will also talk about other species at Risk and how mitigation does not always work.
He will then share some of his experiences working with a citizen's g group in opposition to quarries north of Peterborough.
This walk will take place at MERA Schoolhouse
974 Dalhousie Concessio 9A
McDonalds Corners
Admission is Free
Sponsored by Friends of Lanark Highlands and SaveLong SaultCreek.ca
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