Sometimes, it’s hard to realize how much unnecessary stimuli you have around you constantly in the urban-dominated world we live in today. The path to healing may very well lie in the embrace of the great outdoors.
Located in the heart of central Pennsylvania, Shaver’s Creek has been connecting people to people and people to place since 1976. We provide educational and recreational opportunities for families, schools, corporate groups, and Penn State students. Come hike a trail, see live animals up close, learn about conservation, and enjoy our programs.
Shaver’s Creek is committed to extending Penn State’s Outreach mission of instruction, service, and research. Through quality programs, we teach, model, and provide the knowledge, values, skills, experiences, and dedication that enable individuals and communities to achieve and maintain harmony between human activities and the natural systems that support all living species.
Sometimes, it’s hard to realize how much unnecessary stimuli you have around you constantly in the urban-dominated world we live in today. The path to healing may very well lie in the embrace of the great outdoors.
Are you ready to shell-ebrate? 🐢 Today is #worldturtleday! 🎉
We've got turtles galore with 14 different species in Pennsylvania - and almost half of those species call Shaver's Creek home as ambassadors animals! Our resident ambassador turtles educate our visitors about their species' and inspire connection and conservation in new and meaningful ways.
Take our resident box turtle Aggie, for example. She's celebrating her special day by preparing to nest! What does nesting look like in the wild? Turtles looking to nest will search for the warmest piles of soil, mulch, or leaf litter and start digging! Once they fill their new nest with eggs, they'll pat down the dirt with their shell to obscure their nest from any unwanted visitors.
So what can you do to help protect turtle populations in your very neighborhood? Be on the lookout while mowing your lawn for any nests or eggs that may have become unearthed. While driving, be sure to break for turtles on the move, and consider gently and safely assisting them in crossing the road when necessary.
Turtles are some of the most familiar creatures that help people far and wide build personal connections with the reptile world. They have so much to teach us about our local ecosystems. Not to mention how we can all benefit from slowing down 😉
Stop by soon to visit our resident turtles and wish them a happy #worldturtleday! Have you connected with one of our ambassador turtles? Tell us about it below! ⬇️
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