Eversource partnering with local artist to raise awareness for disappearing turtle habitats
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — On World Turtle Day, Eversource is drawing attention to their disappearing habitat.
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Eversource officials say that turtles and other reptiles make their homes in powerline corridors — and that's not a great idea.
The company says they constantly work to keep trees and grass cut down in powerline corridors, helping to prevent power outages. However, it places a reptiles home in jeopardy.
Eversource is teaming up with wildlife artist Matt Paterson to bring awareness to this issue. Paterson is giving kids a tutorial via the internet on how to paint the turtle, while providing fun facts.
'All you'll need is a simple set of watercolor paints, a few brushes, a cup of water and a paper towel,' Kaitlyn Woods, external communications manager for Eversource, said. 'You will need the draw of the Blandings Turtle, so we've posted that on our website.'
You and your children can log onto the Eversource website and follow along with the recorded version.
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