Turtle rescue centre offers virtual field trips
Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTTC) made the difficult decision to cancel all private in-person tours. They are, however, still booking virtual field trips.
Tours are an hour long and you still get to meet the education ambassador turtles and learn their stories, now it’s up close on camera! You will also learn about the species of turtles in Ontario and the importance of turtle conservation. You can choose the virtual platform that best suits you. Families, educators or community groups are all welcome to book a field trip.
For further information or to book your virtual field trip, email education@ontarioturtle.ca.
OTTC gear
The weather is getting colder and the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre has gear in their online shop to help you keep warm. There are pullover hoodies in youth and adult sizes in several colours with the “Saving The World ... One Turtle At A Time” logo. There are also tuques and zippered adult hoodies. Both have an embroidered OTTC logo and the hoodies also sport an “I Brake for Turtles” sign on the back. Of course, Tshirts in a variety of styles and hats — both ball and bucket — are also still available, along with books, gifts, bumper stickers and more.
One hundred per cent of the proceeds from all sales go toward the medical care and conservation of Ontario’s turtles.
To shop, visit ontarioturtle.ca/shop.
Trent Radio project
Trent Radio has launched Producer Oriented, a project funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
This project “aspires to provide community members with the opportunity to gain handson experience in creating producer-oriented radio programming for broadcast through the facilities of Trent Radio,” states a release.
Delivering the program are two local artists and media professionals, Laurel Paluck and Missy Knott. Laurel is the project manager, Missy the community liaison. They will work with members of the community through several project activities with the New Canadians Centre, Curve Lake First Nations Community and youth in downtown public schools.
If you are a community member and interested in learning more about this project, please email Paluck at lpluck@trentradio.ca (general project inquiries) or Knott at mknott@trentradio.ca (information about the workshop and production series in Curve Lake First Nation).
Toy rentals
Are your kids tired of the same toys, but you don’t want to shop or put out money for items that that they soon grow out of ? Lavender and Play Family Boutique and Studio now offers a new toy rental kit subscription service, so the kiddies need never get bored again.
Register for the program, with either a three- or six-month subscription and receive a box of new items to play with, every month. Selections include toys and books for babies zero to three years, three to five years, and a mindfulness collection. There is also an option for gross motor equipment. You get one piece of large equipment per month with choices, including a Pikler triangle (with slide), balance board, play arch, balance beam or large sensory bin. For this option, a $50 deposit is required, which is refunded when the equipment is returned in good condition
All toy rentals must be picked up and returned to Lavender and Play, located at 1434 Chemong Rd., Unit 1. Toys are sanitized between rentals.
To register and for further information, visit lavenderandplay.ca/toy-rentals or call 705-874-3517.
Trent Lands Plan
A draft for the Trent Lands Plan is available for viewing online and community members are invited to contribute comments and feedback.
The plan addresses the future use of the lands and nature areas on Symons Campus at Trent University.
Feedback will be accepted until Sunday, Nov. 1. For further information and to view the plan, visit trentu.ca/trentlandsplan/initiative/plan-update.