Young Naturalists Slimes and Scales Trip Report June 17, 2017

While people in Sarnia were taking cover from a deluge, Young Nats were enjoying the balmy weather and NO rain at the Moore Habitat Management Area. Mike Kent went over the safety rules first and talked to us about ticks, how to protect ourselves and how to remove them if we found one. He also went over the importance of tick checks during and after our walk. Mike also told us about the free Ontario Nature phone App The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas App available on both Google Play and iTunes. It also lets you report sightings, like the…
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Slimes and Scales Moore Habitat Management Area

Slimes and Scales Moore Habitat Management Area

Young Naturalists Ssss! – slimy, scaly, secretive and species at risk! We have a diversity of reptiles and amphibians here but some can be hard to find. Learn some tips and tricks on how to find them and how to use your cell phone to be a part of science. Where to Meet Moore Habitat Management Area. Bickford Line, Wilkesport. East of Kimball Sideroad. What to bring – water sunblock and insect repellent (wash hands thoroughly after application for the sake of our amphibians) hat reptile/amphibian field guide Ontario Nature - Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORRA) App (free -…
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