Summer BioBlitz: Turtle Trek and Protecting Nests

Join us to learn about Ontario’s turtle species and their importance in the ecosystems at Riverwood and beyond!

You’ll help us actively support local conservation initiatives in this workshop by creating turtle nest protectors, followed by a guided trail walk and a guest presentation from the Heart Lake Turtle Troopers. Completed nest protectors will be used here at Riverwood or donated to local turtle conservation initiatives.

With the help of community scientists like you, we’re aiming to grow our knowledge of Riverwood’s plants and animals through our Summer BioBlitz! We’ll be using iNaturalist to gather observations from around our natural areas. Please download the free app from Google Play or the App Store, create an account, and join the project before attending this event.

Our thanks to Granite REIT for supporting our 2025 Summer BioBlitz.

Important Information

This program is suitable for all ages. 

Dress for the weather. This is a rain or shine event, unless severe weather is in the forecast.  

No dogs permitted, service animals welcome. 

Difficulty Rating

Moderate. This program takes place on the top terraces and trails of Riverwood, including some hills.

Cancellations and Refunds

Due to processing fees, no refunds will be given for cancelled registrations for this event. No refunds will be given for no-shows. If the event is cancelled due to weather, illness, or minimum registrations not reached, we will attempt to reschedule, or a full refund will be issued based on the circumstances of the cancellation.

About the Presenter

Beth Downie is a recent graduate of animal biology at the University of British Columbia, heading into a master’s of wildlife biology this fall. Her passion for turtles stems from her two pet red-eared sliders and from volunteering at various wildlife rehabilitation centers. Her goal is to raise awareness about turtle conservation to support the population of turtles in Mississauga.