Turtle festival key to conservation efforts

An innovative during the opening of the turtle festival

Sand Creek Village, with support from the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), recently hosted its 4th Turtle Festival.

According to a statement on the Facebook page of SRCS, the event celebrated the yellow-spotted river turtle, which is a vital part of the ecosystem.

It was revealed that the festival is a part of Sand Creek’s efforts to monitor and protect these turtles stem from a commitment to reversing their decline.