News and Events
Volunteer with the Huron Stewardship Council
Wanting to get outside and have hands on experience with nature?
The Huron Stewardship Council is looking for volunteers this spring and summer to help with field work to study reptiles. Volunteering opportunities start mid...
Job Posting – Species At Risk Technician
Job Advertisement - Species at Risk Technician
We're hiring! If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to work with species at risk reptiles and plants, this job is for you!
The Huron Stewardship Council is looking for...
Queensnake symposium – March 9th and 10th, 2022
Registration is now open!
Follow the link here for more information and to register.
CCC Participant Experience: Working in the field
By: Olivia Leon
As we move into fall, I’ve taken some time to reflect on my summer and the time I spent with the Huron Stewardship Council (HSC). I joined the Canadian Conservation Corps program...
Virtual Turtle Release 2021
The last hatchlings of 2021 were released during the first few days of September at Morrison Dam Conservation Area, with the help of local turtle monitoring volunteers. Special thank you to Tim Cumming, Ausable...
Turtle Week Colouring Contest
Enter our #LocalTurtleWeek colouring contest for a chance to win a draw prize!
We have a turtle prize pack for the winner! The turtle prize pack includes a National Geographic Turtles book.
Colouring Contest Rules
Here are the simple...
CCC Participant Experience: Nesting, Turtles, and Eggs, Oh My!
By: Amanda McKelvey
After some Covid-19 related uncertainty, I was lucky to start my Canadian Conservation Corps experience with the Huron Stewardship Council in the last week of May. Late spring/early summer is a very...
Job Posting – Species At Risk Technician
Job Advertisement - Species at Risk Technician
We're hiring! If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to work with species at risk reptiles, this is the job for you!
The Huron Stewardship Council is looking for...
Tracking the elusive Eastern Hog-nosed snake
Written by: Allie Gallon, MSc. Candidate, Photo by: Katie Wintersgill
As I sit here sheltered from the scorching sun beneath a lush canopy of oak, ash, and maple, I can’t help but feel immense...
Turtle nesting season has come to a close
Turtle nesting season has come to a close, and now we are eagerly awaiting the emergence of new generation of turtles!
Despite challenges associated with the pandemic, we were able to protect several snapping turtle...