Turtles are unique reptiles that are always present in the landscape of Connecticut. Come with the family to learn about turtles and their importance to the environment while spending the day outside with your family.
The day will start with ongoing activities featuring a turtle viewing station at the pond, a reading corner for turtle stories, and an ongoing public art station on turtles.
The Osborne Homestead Museum will be open for tours and will have the unique challenge of “spot the turtle” in the rooms and on the grounds.
A special program, Native Turtles of Connecticut, will take place at 11 a.m. followed by turtle races at noon.
Local turtle ambassadors from area nature centers and Kellogg will race to the finish line to see which center has the fastest turtle.
After the turtle races, an afternoon pool-side turtle feeding demonstration will be held in the Kellogg Center with explanations about our resident turtles and what they eat.
The day has something for everyone and for all ages to enjoy. You are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the day.
There is no participation fee but donations are greatly appreciated.
The Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum are located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. For further information, directions, or to register call the Kellogg Environmental Center, at 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.
This is a press release from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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