• Bancroft Turtle Festival

    Meet the turtles! Members of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre and Turtle Guardians will be bringing their heros- the teaching turtles- Paddy, Stevie, Betty and Mica too. Learn about turtle conservation and how you can help. Fun and refreshments.  Stay tuned for more details. This event is hosted by Think Turtle Conservation Initiative.

  • World Turtle Day in Haliburton

    Turtle Guardian Headquarters at the HHOA Hatchery portable 6712 Gelert Road, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us in celebrating world turtle day! Meet the Teaching Turtles at the Turtle Guardians Headquarters. Learn about turtles, how to identify them, the threats they face, and how to help them too! Hear presentations from experts about the science of turtles, and new research findings in the field of herpetology. Stay for our Turtle …

  • Turtle Walks

    Stay tuned for locations, but please book the dates! Our second annual turtle walks will take place across the region during the peak nesting season for turtles in Ontario- and so the weeks when turtles are near and crossing the roads- the first two weeks of June: June 8 and June 15 .This year is …

  • Turtle Walks

    Stay tuned for locations, but please book the dates! Our second annual turtle walks will take place across the region during the peak nesting season for turtles in Ontario- and so the weeks when turtles are near and crossing the roads- the first two weeks of June: June 8 and June 15 .This year is …

  • A Turtle-y Cool Workshop

    Come out and meet the turtles. Learn about the life history of one of the oldest creatures on Earth. Learn how to identify Ontario turtles, how to help a snapping turtle cross a road, how to make a nest protector....and Hear from special guests John and Jan Everett of the Long Point World Biosphere Reserve …

  • Reptile Camp at Scales Nature Park in Orillia

    Ages 7-12    (younger by special exception) Our camp days and schedules revolve around the campers and their preferences, implementing an unstructured play and learning approach. Depending on interest, campers may spend more time outside exploring, inside looking after animals, or otherwise. We make sure everyone is given personalized attention and has a blast at Reptile …

  • FULL – Turtle Guardian Camp

    Ages 7-12 Level 1 and 2 Turtle Guardian camps During their week campers will: Meet our Teaching Turtles Learn to identify all 8 of Ontario’s turtles Learn where turtles lay their eggs & what a nest looks like Learn how to report sightings of turtles Explore pond and wetland habitats Make turtle-crafts Learn about the …

  • Reptile Camp at Scales Nature Park in Orillia

    Ages 7-12    (younger by special exception) Our camp days and schedules revolve around the campers and their preferences, implementing an unstructured play and learning approach. Depending on interest, campers may spend more time outside exploring, inside looking after animals, or otherwise. We make sure everyone is given personalized attention and has a blast at Reptile …

  • FULL – Turtle Guardian Camp and Special Guests

    Ages 7-12 Level 1 and 2 Turtle Guardian camps During their week campers will: Meet our Teaching Turtles Learn to identify all 8 of Ontario’s turtles Learn where turtles lay their eggs & what a nest looks like Learn how to report sightings of turtles Explore pond and wetland habitats Make turtle-crafts Learn about the …

  • A Turtle-y Cool Workshop for Kids and Parents

    The TG Headquarters. The portable building nest to the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association and Hatchery 6712 Gelert Road, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us at the Turtle Guardian Headquarters for a workshop to introduce folks to the coolest animals ever! Meet the live teaching turtles at the centre. Also meet Jan and John Everett from the Long Point Biosphere Reserve, home of one of the first, and definately the largest turtle tunnels in Ontario. Jan will read …