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Ontario has 9 native species of turtles: the Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina), Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera), Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica), Yellow-throated or Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta), Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta), Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata), Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina), and Eastern Musk

Ontario has 9 native species of turtles: the Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina), Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera), Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica), Yellow-throated or Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta), Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta), Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata), Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina), and Eastern Musk

The Eastern Foxsnake (Pantherophis vulpinus) is a non-venomous constrictor in Colubridae family. It still has a foothold in the Long Point region despite its very limited global range (70% of their range is in Ontario). Threats to these non-venomous and rather passive snakes include road mortality, habitat loss and human

Introduction 
The Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) is one of over 850 species of lepidatarians (butterflies and moths) occurring in Norfolk County and one of 5 species of duskywings (Erynnis sp.) in the Skipper Family (Hesperiidae). It is a small butterfly with a wingspan of 2.5-3.5 cm, completely brown on both

Throughout the Great Lakes Region, amphibians are vital to healthy ecosystems. Sensitive to environmental change, amphibians serve as bioindicators, utilized by ecologists to measure the level of pollution within an ecosystem. In total, 6 species of typical frogs (genus Lithobates) are found in Ontario, including the Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is one of the most ecologically important tree species in the Great Lakes Region. The scientific name means “large-leaved beech” – it has larger leaves than European Beech (Fagus sylvatica), which is more familiar to botanists and horticulturalists. It is widely distributed across Eastern North America,

The Grey Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides) is a non-venomous constrictor in the Colubridae family. It is one of two species of Pantherophis ratsnakes, the other species being the much more common Eastern Foxsnake (Pantherophis vulpinus). Foxsnakes are widely distributed across the Lake Erie Region (including Rondeau, Pelee, and the Long Point

Description and habitat
Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is among the tallest deciduous tree species in the Great Lakes Region, the coniferous Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) is slightly taller in old-growth forests. The species name Liriodendron tulipifera translates to “tulip-bearing lily tree”. There are only two species of Liriodendron in the

Description and habitat
Yellow Birch (Betula lutea, syn. Betula alleghaniensis) is a large deciduous tree abundant throughout Ontario’s Great Lakes Region. Yellow Birch can grow 35 m in ideal conditions, though most trees are shorter. It is one of Ontario’s 3 birch species – the other two are Paper Birch

Description and habitat
American Hophornbeam (Ostyra virginiana), is a deciduous tree in the birch family (Betulaceae) widely distributed throughout the Great Lakes Region. Hophornbeams also occur throughout the eastern United States, occurring as far south of Florida. There are around 9-10 species of Hophornbeam in the world: 3 from North