Story Archives of 'Turtles'

Snakes, turtles, and frogs are all subjects of the NH Fish and Game Department's annual census. And, as Rosemary explains, it's easy and kinda fun.

With turtle mating season underway, be on the look out for turtles crossing the road. You may even want to consider helping them along.

David M. Carroll is a writer, artist, and naturalist who has been studying turtles near his Warner home for over 30 years. He wrote a series of three books about turtles and their wetland habitats that is known as the Wet Sneaker Trilogy, but now he�s turned his powers of observation inward. In his memoir, Self-Portrait with Turtles, David talks about his first, life-defining encounter with a turtle at the age of eight, his college years, and what the future may hold for him and the turtles that are living on ever shrinking land.

David M. Carroll is a writer, artist, and naturalist who has been studying turtles near his Warner home for over 30 years. He wrote a series of three books about turtles and their wetland habitats that is known as the Wet Sneaker Trilogy, but now he’s turned his powers of observation inward. David’s memoir, Self-Portrait with Turtles, just came out this month. He talks about his first, life-defining encounter with a turtle at the age of eight, his college years, and what the future may hold for him and the turtles that are living on ever shrinking land.

Well he crosses for lots of good reasons, but HOW he crosses can be just as important. If you see a turtle crossing a road, you can offer it a helping hand. Rosemary Conroy gives you a few pointers.