Here at Warren County SWCD we are always striving to find the most engaging ways to connect with students of all ages about environmental education and conservation. And what better way to do that than with an awesome animal! Education ambassador animals help to create personal connections with people and increase the retention of information learned. Our newest education team member hopes to share enthusiasm and knowledge across Warren County about all things nature.
ABOUT TUCKER "SPEEDY" TURTLE Our newest team member is a Woodland Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina a.k.a. Eastern Box Turtle) of unknown age. Woodland box turtles are native to Ohio and are very familiar and identifiable wildlife to students of all ages. Sporting red eyes and a concave plastron (belly side part of shell), our new box turtle is a male that was seized from a private owner who did not have a permit, and released to the care of Brukner Nature Center in Troy, OH. Because he had been under human care for an indeterminate amount of time, he could not be released back into the wild. Taking individual animals from the wild in an unregulated fashion negatively impacts the wild population numbers of these species which is one reason a permit is required to possess such native animals. Because Warren County SWCD holds an education permit from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, we were eligible to become a new home for this little guy. If you are a teacher or community group leader and would like to have Tucker visit your classroom or meeting with his trove of conservation knowledge, check out our program offerings on our Education Page! For questions or to schedule a program, contact Melissa Proffitt, Education & Communications Specialist, at (513) 695-3086.
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6/22/2023 10:50:25 am
That is so cute. I love the color. Thanks for sharing it!
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9/26/2023 08:00:45 am
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Warren County SWCD is proud to introduce Tucker "Speedy" Turtle as their new Education Ambassador. They are dedicated to environmental education and conservation and believe that ambassador animals like Tucker help establish personal connections with students of all ages, enhancing knowledge retention. Tucker is a Woodland Box Turtle native to Ohio, rescued from an owner without a permit and now residing with Warren County SWCD. He cannot be released into the wild due to extended human care. Educators and community group leaders are encouraged to schedule a visit from Tucker to share his conservation knowledge. This initiative aims to inspire curiosity, enthusiasm for nature, and a commitment to environmental stewardship in Warren County and beyond.
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