“Let’s Talk Turtles” at Asheboro library

ASHEBORO – Come out of your shell for “Let’s Talk Turtles” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Asheboro Public Library.

The informal presentation by biologist Melanie Stadler will describe the basic differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins, and provide a detailed look at the sea turtle species that inhabit the waters and nest on the beaches of North Carolina.

Stadler also will discuss what makes each sea turtle species unique; why they are important indicators of the planet’s health; what threats they face; and what participants can do to help them survive.

Stadler holds a master’s degree in biology from Florida Atlantic University and for the past eight years has worked as a sea turtle biologist in Florida. She recently relocated to Greensboro to begin work on a Ph.D. in Geography, Environment and Sustainability at UNC-Greensboro, focusing on threatened bog turtles and their habitats.

Her presentation is free and the public is invited.

The library is located at 201 Worth Street. For further information, call 336-318-6803.