Conservationists urge awareness of turtles emerging for summer

Belleville’s slowest-moving stampede is set to begin with the emergence of wild turtles across the city.After a slow start to turtle season due to inconsistent temperatures, the weather conditions are lining up at the end of this week to officially kick off nesting season.And, as usual, a perennial favourite is on offer to witness the creatures at Belleville’s turtle pond on the Bay of Quinte.Across the city, female turtles will be leaving wetlands, ponds, and waterways in search of