Deadly virus hits turtles, tadpoles in Montgomery County

The discoveries have alarmed state wildlife officials and biologists

Image from the Jim Pilversack Virginia Master Naturalist Eastern Box Turtle Mapping Project

Article By Katherine Shaver, Published: February 12


Maryland biologists study­ing box turtles rescued from the bulldozers on the Intercounty Connector construction site have made a grisly find: An alarming number of the tiny turtles later died, and biologists say their demise appears to be unrelated to the highway.

Read the article here in the Washington Post from February 12, 2012

If this Biology interests you and you would like to learn more about forests, mountains, and wilfelife..the next BRFAL Chapter Basic Training for Aspiring Virginia Master Naturalists is coming up in March 2012 at The Franklin Center in Downtown Rocky Mount VA. You can get the Draft Schedule of Classes and View the Itinerary here, and get the Information Letter and Application here. Act fast the deadline is Feb 15th! 
If you have any questions about this upcoming basic training please send an email to:  contact@brfal.org