2005 Endangered Reptiles of Canada Calendars at the Nov 21 Ontario Reptile Expo

Removed_2815 · 11-01-04, 10:46 AM

I just want to let everyone know that I will be at the upcoming Ontario reptile expo and I will have plenty of our new 2005 Endangered Reptiles of Canada calendars available for sale. 75% of the proceeds from all calendar sales will go directly to the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre and 25% will be used to fund reptile conservation research in Ontario.
The calendar is full colour and features original photography of Canada’s endangered reptiles from some of the finest reptile photographers around. The calendar features full page spreads on the top portion for the particular species of that month, as well as smaller photographs and descriptions of the animal on the lower portion.

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The following species are featured in the calendar:
Eastern Fox Snake, Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, Massasauga Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake, Five-lined Skink, Spiny Softshell Turtle, Wood Turtle, Spotted Turtle, Blanding's Turtle, Stinkpot, Snapping Turtle, Eastern Yellow-Bellied Racer, Eastern (Black) Rat Snake, and the Great Basin Gopher Snake.
The calendars are $15 each and, as mentioned, this money will pay for the much needed medical assistance for road injured turtles in Ontario.
A quote from the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre’s website:
“Dr. Ron Brooks, professor at the University of Guelph, warns that even the loss of 1-2% of adults annually from the "extra" mortality of roadkill can, and will, inevitably push turtle populations toward extinction.”
Another:
“Six of the eight species [of Ontario's turtles] have been identified by COSEWIC (the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) as being at risk.”
It is our responsibility to do everything in our power to prevent the loss of these species.
So please stop by the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre table and purchase one of these beautiful calendars, they’re only $15 and you will be contributing to the survival of our native turtles.
I look forward to seeing you all at the show!
Thanks,
Ryan

wyz · 11-01-04, 12:44 PM

Can they be shipped (Quebec) ? Is so what are the charges ?

WYZ

HeatherRose · 11-01-04, 02:14 PM

I stuck this to the top of the forum for you until the show...it's a great cause

And, put me down for one!

-Heather

Removed_2815 · 11-01-04, 06:30 PM

Thanks Heather!
I discussed doing this with Matt K and he was very helpful, suggesting also to move this to the top of the forum. I sent him the link to the post today but you beat him to it! We were going to keep it up here until just after the show.
Anyway, thanks to the both of you! I have calendars with each of your names on them

Cheers,
Ryan

HeatherRose · 11-01-04, 06:36 PM

Hehe, I'm just way too fast for him

I'm trying my best to make the show, I can't wait

Matt_K · 11-01-04, 06:37 PM

i guess, 'great minds' DO think alike..

Removed_2815 · 11-01-04, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by wyz
Can they be shipped (Quebec) ? Is so what are the charges ?

WYZ

They sure can! We will even ship to the US and beyond should anyone outside of Canada wish to purchase.
Just send an e-mail to brookslab@hotmail.com and instructions will be e-mailed to you, postage will be very cheap within Canada with Canada Post (we're talking cents here not dollars).
You can also phone the Brooks' Lab at 1-519-824-4120 Extension: 58360.
Either way, we're trying to keep track of who is selling what so if you do contact our lab PLEASE, please mention who referred you - in this case, me, Ryan Bolton

Thanks so much for everyone's interest!
Ryan

Removed_2815 · 11-01-04, 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by Matt_K
i guess, 'great minds' DO think alike..

That's exactly what I was thinking, 'Great Mods'/'Great Minds', they both work... It's awesome that Heather saw this and decided to take the same action.
Thanks again guys!
Ryan

Matt_K · 11-01-04, 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by RMBolton
That's exactly what I was thinking, 'Great Mods'/'Great Minds', they both work... It's awesome that Heather saw this and decided to take the same action.
Thanks again guys!
Ryan

Yeah, i've taught her well..

Like I told you on PM.. I'll be by to grab one for myself too, Hopefully the rest of the members will show some support as well..

-Matt

honduranfreekk · 11-01-04, 07:23 PM

Hey i will support as well.. Save one for me

and Heather Im going to the show if ya want to hitch a ride??

BoidKeeper · 11-01-04, 07:26 PM

Email is sent! I can't wait to take it into the classroom to show/educate my students in science class on Canada's endangered herps.
Cheers,
Trevor

wetlander · 11-01-04, 08:18 PM

Put me down for 2...I will be at the show to pick them up

Doug

wyz · 11-01-04, 08:23 PM

I sent an email to know how to get one shipped, as soon as I get some info, I'll put it down here.

WYZ

Clownfishie · 11-01-04, 11:19 PM

Ryan, for those of us who won't be at the November show -- what methods of payment are you accepting? Should we just mail in a cheque, or are we able to do an email money transfer, or... ?

It looks like a beautiful calendar, and a great cause -- I definitely hope to get one!

Jen

HeatherRose · 11-01-04, 11:21 PM

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Save one for me and Heather Im going to the show if ya want to hitch a ride??

:O SERIOUSLY??? YES!!! Thats AWESOME!!!