Learn about Maine’s native turtles

TIMES RECORD • September 4, 2025

Wildlife rehabilitator Pam Meier will host “Bringing Turtles Out of Their Shells” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Rockland Public Library. Meier is founder and director of The Turtle’s Back, Inc. and will help children get to know Maine’s native turtle species face-to-face and learn how fascinating and different they all are. Children will also learn why turtles are in decline, how to identify different species and genders, what to do (and not do) if you find a turtle, what rehabbing these ancient reptiles is all about, and how attendees can help.