Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Help out our State Herpetologist with Terrapin Surveys!

Calling on all interested parties for an opportunity to take part in some Community Science!

Maryland DNR is looking for volunteers to assist with diamond-backed terrapin headcount surveys around the state.

If spotting and observing our State Reptile sounds like fun then this might be for you! Surveys only require a pair of binoculars and a little bit of patience. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please fill out this form.

Volunteering for MATTS

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

MATTS is invited to present information at events throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. As a volunteer, you will join us in setting up and taking down our booth and providing information about turtles/tortoises to attendees of the event. These events range in size from small classroom to large expos.

Foster turtles or tortoises

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

Frequently pets are surrendered to MATTS. We do not have a facility, but rely on volunteer's homes to short-term (or long-term) foster these chelonians until a forever home can be found. This is a great way for beginners or experienced volunteers to help - MATTS will provide habitats and supplies.

Transport turtles

Create content and images

The center of MATTS adoption activities is near Baltimore, MD, yet the Mid-Atlantic stretches across the DelMarVa area. Help is needed to transport chelonians throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

Create content and images

We are always looking for new content such as articles, images, artwork, poems or short stories. MATTS serves the general public by providing factually correct information to improve the understanding of turtles, tortoises, and their habitats.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Help out our State Herpetologist with Terrapin Surveys!

Volunteering for MATTS

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

Foster turtles or tortoises

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

Become an ambassador for MATTS at events

Transport turtles

Create content and images

Create content and images

Create content and images

Create content and images

Create content and images

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