In 2022 we started a research project to study what habitats Box Turtles use at different times of year so that we and other landowners can know what the best time of year is to mow fields and do other land management practices that might disrupt or even kill Box Turtles. In the third installment of this event, participants will be searching for new turtles to notch, as well as relocating some individuals with prior notches. We will also be radiotracking a few individuals to check in on their habitat use, and behaviors. Those who want to will have the opportunity to radio track some turtles and assist with measuring new turtles. This is a special opportunity to tag along with our staff researchers and see how field science is done.

This event will be led by our former Box turtle technician and now Smithsonian Conservation and Biology Institute intern, Mark Ketner. Mark is continuing his work on this project under the guidance of researchers at SCBI.

Cost:

Children 18 and under – Free

Adults – $15 ($10 for Friends of Clifton.) All proceeds from our programs go directly to funding our education programs, restoration work, and research projects. Thank you for your support!

Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult.

Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on the morning of the event.

Registration is REQUIRED.

Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can open your spot to someone else. Program fee will not be refunded in event of participant cancellation. If Clifton has to cancel or reschedule, we will refund tickets.

By registering for this event, you are affirming that you have read and agree to our liability release policy.

We look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!