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Sign-up for the Memorial Day Wildlife Casualty Count

By: angiehongmn May 21, 2026May 19, 2026

WildlifeDeer, featured, roadkill, turkeys, turtles, WildlifeLeave a Comment

Help gather data that road authorities and local communities can use to design safer roads and wildlife crossings. The Wildlife Casualty Count week of action will take place from May 22 to May 29.

Finding frozen frogs

By: angiehongmn December 19, 2025December 16, 2025

Aquatic Biology, Wildlifefeatured, fish, frogs, lakes, Minnesota, salt, turtles, winter1 Comment

When the snow falls and lakes freeze over, Minnesota’s wildlife employ a variety of adaptations to stay alive.

A Modern Day Tale of Tortoise and Hare

By: angiehongmn May 29, 2020May 26, 2020

WildlifeBig Marine Park Reserve, biking, Blanding's turtle, featured, Habitat, turtle crossing, turtles, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

As I rounded the corner, I hit the gas and pedaled harder knowing the other bike was probably close behind. Perhaps he’d seen pigtails sticking out from beneath my helmet and thought it would be easy to catch a girl. Little did he know that I am quick like a rabbit.

Turtle Tunnel Provides a Rare Glimpse Into the Secret Lives of Wildlife

By: angiehongmn September 20, 2017November 9, 2023

WildlifeBig Marine Park Reserve, Blanding's turtle, threatened species, turtle crossing, turtles, wildlife photographyLeave a Comment

Northern Washington County, including Big Marine Park Reserve, contains this special mix of habitat types and, therefore, is one of the few places in the state where Blanding’s turtles still roam.

Safe passage for turtles near Big Marine Lake

By: angiehongmn June 23, 2014

WildlifeBig Marine Park, Blanding's turtle, turtle crossing, turtles, Washington Conservation District, Washington County Parks2 Comments

County Parks and WCD staff expect many kinds of turtles to use the new road crossing at Hwy 4, but local biologists are especially interested in protecting Blanding’s turtles because of their threatened species status.