PEC encouraging residents to minimize impact to turtle, snake, and frog species

Many turtles, snakes, and frogs call Prince Edward County home. These creatures can be found on roadsides, trails, and areas next to wetlands and water courses this time of the year.

During this time, turtles, snakes and frogs are nesting, which means people are more likely to see them on roadways and trails as the creatures move around. If you see a turtle nest, please avoid disturbing it.

Turtles frequent our parks and public spaces and several turtle nests have been spotted on the Millennium Trail in the following areas:

• Wesley Acres Road and Barker’s Lane – Provincially Significant Coastal Wetland
• Highway 33 and Wesley Acres Road – Provincially Significant Coastal Wetland
• Benway Road and Danforth Road (Hubbs Creek) – Provincially Significant Wetland
• Station Road and Closson Road (Slab Creek) – Provincially Significant Wetland
• Lakeside Drive and County Road 1 (Consecon Lake) – Provincially Significant Coastal Wetland
• Highway 33 and Smokes Point Road – Provincially Significant Coastal Wetland

If you spot an injured creature, please report it to Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre at 613.354.0264.