Community Volunteer Training

Basic Training

Each year community members are able to participate in this free training program to help with our reptile conservation efforts! This training is geared towards anyone who wants to get involved in conservation, that isn't interested in, or able to, participate in our more intensive Boot Camp training.

This 2 hour training program includes:

project background and conservation goals
species and sex identification
safe handling methods
appropriate data collection for observations
road and survey safety
when to call the reptile hotline (705-955-4284)

2023 dates are currently being determined. Check back here soon!

Please contact startturtleproject@gmail.com for more information, or to sign up!

Nesting Training

**by invitation only

*successful completion of basic training is required.

Community members located in key areas for our conservation work are invited to participate in nesting training. Typically, this activity occurs before the end of May to ensure proper training before nesting season starts!

This training session includes, but is not limited to:

appropriate and safe survey methods
identifying nesting behaviour
appropriate data collection for observations
when to call the reptile hotline
caging or excavating nests
transportation of eggs and turtles

Please contact startturtleproject@gmail.com for more information, or to sign up!