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Stories about Berkshire County Turtle Rescue and the turtles in our care.
VILLAGE GREEN NEWS · NOVEMBER 2026
Snapshots from the 10th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Tracy speaks at the conference at MCLA, where her long-term patient Sally, a snapping turtle injured by a car, was the most popular guest.
IBERKSHIRES · JULY 26, 2026
Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Gives Injured Turtles a Second Chance
iBerkshires joins Tracy for a release at Wild Acres and learns why location matters, the truth about snapping turtles, and her plans for a turtle hospital.
WNYT NEWSCHANNEL 13 · MAY 29, 2026
Berkshire Co. Turtle Rescue getting calls daily to help injured turtles
Millie, an eastern painted turtle hit by a car on Route 203, returns to the water after a year of healing.
WNYT NEWSCHANNEL 13 · MAY 20, 2026
Snapping turtle hit on Methodist Farm Road dies from injuries
Sarge, a 70-year-old snapping turtle rescued by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, and Tracy’s plea for drivers to watch for turtles during nesting season.
Media inquiries
Reporters and producers can reach Tracy Zustra at 413-663-4555 or berkshirecountyturtlerescue@yahoo.com.