Maryland is home to 17 types of turtles. Of those, 12 species are threatened by habitat loss, and 9 are experiencing population decline. All 4 sea turtle species found in Maryland are protected by the Endangered Species Act. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to tell turtles apart, the dangers they face, native species and habitats, and common non-natives in the state. Of course, no presentation on turtles would be complete without live turtles.
Children aged 10 and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Katrina Smith, author of Red-Eared Sliders (Animal Planet Pet Care Library), earned a BS in biology from Eastern New Mexico University. She has been the adoptions coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society (MATTS) in Maryland for 24 years, where she has been involved in the care and adoption of over 2000 turtles.”
Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society (MATTS)
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Registration
Levels:- Herp Club Member: $10
- MMNS Member: $20
- Non-Member: $30