• Snapper Handler Workshop

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

    Learn how to safely pick up and help a snapping turtle. Learn about their biology and behaviour. Earn your "Snapper Handler" Badge. By Donation.

  • Save Turtles! Adult Level 1 Turtle Guardian Training

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

    A one day workshop to learn everything you need to help save our shelled friends in your hood! Highlights: Handling Snappers & others Turtle Identification Behaviour & Biology How to Help Register here:

  • Community Science Volunteer Open House

    Turtle Guardians Headquarters, 6712 Gelert Road, in the Portable Building next to the HHOA Office and Fish Hatchery An afternoon of turtle fun and knowledge sharing for volunteers new and old. Practice your snapper handling before getting out in the field! Chat with out staff and ask any questions you have! Meet your fellow volunteers …

  • Tiny Tott’s Turtle Turtle Time

    A morning of fun for little'uns (kids under 7) and their parents. Join the TG staff, and live teaching turtles, as well as snakes for an interactive morning with crafts too! Live at the the TG HQ at 6712 Gelert Road, Portable Building, Haliburton. >

    $15.00
  • Adult Turtle Guardian Workshop

    Want to learn how to help turtles? This one-day crash-course will give you the knowledge and experience you're looking for! Ages 16+ Learn about turtle behaviour, biology, threats, and how to help at each stage. Bring a lunch. Snacks and coffee are supplied. Register here:

    $40.00
  • Snake Supervisor Workshop for Kids

    Learn all about the intriguing and mysterious snakes of Ontario. Learn how to handle and help these misunderstood animals. Live snakes. Games. New skills and knowledge. This two day workshop is for kids aged 9 and older. Bring a lunch, drink and snacks.

    $120.00
  • Volunteer BBQ and Annual General Meeting

    Greet our volunteers, meet the hatchlings, learn about our work, and share some good food with The Land Between and Turtle Guardians. Our Volunteer Celebration BBQ and Annual General Meeting takes place on August 26th at 6712 Gelert Road, Haliburton from 4pm to 7pm. Special Guest, Dr. Doug Armstrong may join us to talk turtles. …

  • Installing Turtle Tunnels_Call for Volunteers

    Would you help us install a turtle tunnel in Haliburton to save turtles? This is a pioneering project using a tested design of recycled steel foodgrade barrels! Fun and feel good vibes. Pizza and snacks and good friends too. Volunteers under 18 must have parental signatories of the waiver. Join in here

  • In the Name Grace _ Commemorative Walk

    Join us and the spirit of Grace (and her remains), to commemorate the life of the Highland's ancient sentinel. Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Holders, and local schools will participate. A ceremony and prayer will start the walk. The walk will be a 1km loop around the highschool grounds and Grace's hibernation wetland. Refreshments will be served …

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    Come and shellebrate spooky season with Turtle Guardians at the 2nd annual Turtley Spooktacular Halloween Party! Family Fun! $15 entry per child. Children under 2 are free! -Wear Your Costume for a chance to win the costume contest! -Live Turtles and Snakes -Crafts -Buy ticket bundles for $5 to play carnival games and win prizes! …