Local event
Turtle Time with Central MS Turtle Rescue
- Date
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 PM CDT to 3:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library, 401 Bramlett Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655
- Source
- FRL - Oxford Public Library
Join us for a special visit from Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue as part of our Unearth a Story Summer Reading program in Batesville. This event offers a unique look at wildlife rehabilitation and pet turtle care. Highlights of the program include: - Live Turtle Ambassadors: Meet native turtles up close. - Rehabilitation Highlights: Learn how organizations assist injured turtles affected by car strikes, fishing hooks, or pet abandonment. - Conservation Tips: Discover practical ways to help turtles safely cross roads and protect their natural habitats.