Discover our shelled neighbours and their nesting grounds as our turtle experts guide us on a leisurely walk through Evergreen Brickworks to share some turtle behaviour and ecology facts, what it’s like to be a turtle researcher and the life lessons these shell-dwellers can teach us.

Event Logistics 

Wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. The walking pace will be gentle and there will be extended periods of standing. 

This is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather, e.g. thunderstorms, we will make an informed decision on the day and notify attendees as soon as possible via the email they register with. 

Please refer to your event reminder email (keep an eye on your inbox!) from information@rciscience.ca for more information on where to find us on the day of the event.

Cancellation Policy

If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event or have had a recent exposure to COVID-19, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact us so that it may be allocated to the waitlist. 

About the Speakers

Mariel Terebiznik's fascination with turtles began one summer when she was conducting field research on a long-term turtle monitoring project based out of Algonquin Provincial Park. Since then, she has spent countless hours in their company trying to understand their mysteries and learn from their wisdom. These experiences led her to complete her undergraduate and master’s degree in the University of Toronto’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department. Mariel now works for Ontario Parks and runs Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified (FREED), a grassroots organization which aims to get more people excited about turtles, wildlife and the great outdoors.

Reta Lingrui Meng is a PhD candidate at McMaster University working on Blanding's Turtle conservation by weaving Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science to create recovery plans. She is a lover of all turtles and enjoys spending time in the great outdoors!