TRR photo by Sandy Long This painted turtle was crossing a gravel road that is closed to traffic for long periods of time near Shohola Lake in Shohola, PA.

Turtle time

The region’s most common turtle, and possibly the most beautiful, is the painted turtle. This reptile’s body is a palette of yellow, red, green, black and tan “painted” across its shell, head and limbs. Seen most often basking on logs or rocks in quiet waterways such as lakes, ponds and wetlands, this turtle has an upper shell, or carapace, that is dark olive or black in color, with a lower shell, or plastron, that is typically yellow and may bear a dark splotch in the center.

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Lost and found

Nine years ago, Barbara and I participated in teaching a Sport and Recreation Education Program (SAREP) class that was run by Lisa Shaver and Joe McFadden at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center. The attendees were girls and boys 11 to 12 years old. The youngsters were enthusiastic students.

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A butterfly experience for youngsters

MILFORD, PA—The Pike County Master Gardeners will be offering a free program with young gardeners in mind, “A Butterfly Garden Experience,” from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on July 25. It will be held at Remembrance Place Park on the corner of West Ann Street and Elderberry Alley. Children aged four through 10, accompanied by their parents, are invited to learn about butterflies and their habitat.

Pre-registration is required by July 20.

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Also in this issue:

• Game commission debuts bluebird webcam