PRIDE, TURTLES, AND COMMUNITY ACTION
June is a month of celebration, connection, and conservation at 8Trees Inc. We’ve woven all three into our Love Collection. We’re proud to support a unique combination of nature, science, and Pride with designs that celebrate Ontario’s species at risk, their mesmerizing mating behaviors, and the vibrant spirit of Pride Month.
Read on to explore our Love Collection, learn about our new citizen science program , and discover how you can support both love and nature this June!
Love Collection: Where Nature Meets Pride
Check out our Love Collection—a vibrant celebration of Pride, nature, and inclusivity! This collection features bold, eye-catching designs that blend Pride colours with the beauty of Ontario’s species at risk, including the mesmerizing mating behaviors of snakes, salamanders, and toads. From t-shirts to buttons and stickers, each piece is designed to spark conversations, spread love, and support conservation. A portion of the proceeds goes toward protecting Ontario’s wildlife and supports our conservation and research projects so you can wear your pride with purpose.
Explore the Love Collection and find your favorite design today! Even though Pride month has ended we will have our Love Collection available all summer!
Protecting Ontario’s Wildlife: Join The Blanding’s Turtle Watch Program!
We have launched The Blanding’s Turtle Watch program, a community-powered initiative to better understand where these turtles live and identify important habitats that require protection. We want to encourage people to report any sightings of any turtle species observed in the Niagara region!
Blanding’s turtle (Emydoidea blandingii). Photo by Joe Crowley.
Our student Environmental Biologist, Sophie, caught a snapping turtles while surveying for turtles in a local wetland complex .
How It Works
- Be a Citizen Scientist: Have you seen a turtle? Share your sighting with us to build a database of new observations!
- Ways to report your sightings: Use Our “My Field” App or our online webform to record and submit wildlife sightings. Your data helps scientists track populations and protect habitats.
- Check for updates or announcements: Check our social media channels for announcements about community-focused field days.
Learn more about The Blanding’s Turtle Watch program and download My Field app today!
What’s Next?
June was a busy month full of celebrations, community- based projects and promotions. We are gearing up for World Snake Day at Safari Niagara in July, so remember to follow us on all social media outlets for updates!