1896, one year after National formed. There was a need to form a State Society back in 1931, and organized in San Francisco. They found gold. This harmless reptile likes grass, flowers and other plants. Turtles live in water and have web feet.
Tortoises live on land and have stumpy feet to burrow with.
A Terrapin is a land and water turtle. Aid the Desert Tortoise. Trees for Tahoe to restore Bald Eagle Nesting Site destroyed in wildfire.