Turtles are Wildlife Heroes
About 70% of fish and wildlife across Eastern-North America depend on freshwater turtles to clean water, cycle nutrients and spread seeds.
75% of the worlds turtles and tortoises are at risk of becoming extinct
Turtle Guardians is going international!
A local solution to a global problem
We connect kids, people and communities with nature, developing skills and inspiring action to heal the world!
A program of the Land Between charity #805849916RR0001
Who are Turtle Guardians? They are people like you and me!
Did You Find a Turtle?
Turtle Guardians- Our Impact
Crossing Signs and Billboards
Pilot Turtle Tunnel System Installed
Turtles Saved and Measured Across 5 Counties
Hatchlings Incubated and Released
Volunteers Trained Across Eastern Canada, the USA, and Australia
Kids Educated in Conservation
Note: All research including turtle measurements, incubation and releases, and tunnel system installations are done under wildlife permits and with authorizations.
You Can Support Our Work to Save Our Oldest Relatives
Consider a donation through our GoFundMe Campaigns
ALERT
#Saving Grace- Save Our Rights, Our Markets, Our Communities, and Our Wildlife
GRACE the oldest female snapping turtle on record in Cottage Country was lost because of a lack of standard municipal wetland protections. Her hibernation site was zoned as Environmentally Protected, but the provisions to actually protect the site were lacking. Now all wetlands and our rights to shape and govern our communities are at stake in Ontario because of Bill 23.
In the guise of housing, recognized experts say it is misguided, costly, unnecessary and destructive. From environmentalists to developers, Ontario is concerned. This is not a left or right issue; this is a people issue.
Our Best Calendar Yet!
The 2023 Calendar is Here
Check out our events!
We have turtley cool school curriculums for kids and teachers
Latest News
Thanks to our partners
The Land Between charity and Scales Nature Park are the backbone of this collaborative effort...with our amazing partners.
What Kind of Turtle Are You?
The Turtle Guardian Headquarters is located at 6712 Gelert Road, Haliburton
Open for drop-in tours: July to October - Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. November- April by appointment.
We offer online and in person tours, and off-site workshops and events.
Call for more information: 705-457-1222
