"Let's Take a Walk!" through the Northeast Woods

The Northeast Woods delivered a giant surprise for the “Let’s Take a Walk!” group of 11 this week. Just when the crew thought they were in for a standard walk, they crossed paths with a magnificent, full-sized Western Painted Turtle basking along the trail. As the only turtle species native to the Comox Valley, these endangered creatures are incredibly rare, making the encounter an absolute delight.

​Thanks to some quick reflexes, Brenda managed to snap a perfect photo of the colorful celebrity alongside its fascinated group of onlookers, cementing another memorable moment for our walking group.