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Recent News

A New GoFundMe Campaign to Save Grace…and Others
Seeking Turtle Volunteers in Haliburton and Peterborough
What the Phrag? All You Need to Know About Invasive Phragmites
Bridging Communities Through Experiences with Public Art and Nature
New Children’s Book to Save Turtles_ Never Give Up_ Now in Ojibwa and English

Turtle Guardians is a program of The Land Between charity and invaluable partners. www.thelandbetween.ca

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Wildlife research is an essential service that can

Wildlife research is an essential service that can, and still needs to be done during this lockdown order. Turtle Guardians staff and volunteers will be on designated routes (isolating and safely) conducting wildlife population research and turtle crossing surveys to help estimate mitigation potential on roads. Sign up as a volunteer Road Researcher to help collect further data as we are still putting up silt fencing at turtle hot spots. ⠀
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SAVING GRACE IN HALIBURTON: A reminder everywhere

SAVING GRACE IN HALIBURTON: A reminder everywhere to look out for turtles, and near Haliburton Village keep an eye out for Grace. Grace is a large snapping turtle whose hibernation site is near the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School and feeding grounds extend beyond Head Lake across 118, and around Gelert Road. Grace is likely over 125 years old judging by her carapace (upper shell) size, and could be as old as 200 years according to scientific studies. She is the largest turtle we, at Turtle Guardians, have had the honour of meeting in the county. She is 39cm, which is very close to the record size of 42 cm found in this area of Ontario that we know of. Grace is not only notable because of her size, but she is also missing her right eye.⠀
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A gentle reminder to those in Hali to look out for Grace, and if you see her, take a picture, text us at 705-854-2888, and certainly "coach her" (because she is very heavy- and should never be lifted by her tail) in the direction she is heading. We are requesting that the municipality place dedicated signs in this area to help ensure she is kept alive... but until then, please spread the word.

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INJURED TURTLES: This Weekend Leora had the privil

INJURED TURTLES: This Weekend Leora had the privilege of helping out with the re-setting of this turtle's shell at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary. This Blanding's Turtle was brought in in very rough shape, however, Monica at the sanctuary has magic hands and she was able to put all the puzzle pieces back together. They named him Leo, for his bravery, because the whole process took 2 hours and he felt the pain, despite receiving medication. Leo is expected to make a full recovery, which will take up to a year at the sanctuary, before he can be released in nature at the location he was found. Turtles are remarkable. You may be surprised what injuries they can come back from. ⠀
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If you find an injured turtle, whether it has a mild injury or an extreme one, PLEASE do not leave the turtle to suffer. Instead, take note of the location (so it can be returned to its territory), put it in a dry container with lots of oxygen, do not feed it, and call your nearest wildlife rehabilitation centre, or the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre at 705-741-5000 where there are teams of volunteers that will help to transport the turtle to this "turtle hospital."⠀
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Turtles are on the move! If you spot a turtle, rep

Turtles are on the move! If you spot a turtle, report your sighting to our new project on iNaturalist. Search for "Turtle Guardians" then simply take a picture of the turtle, and upload it when you are nearby; it will geolocate the position of the turtle, and then biologists will confirm the species for you. Reporting your sightings helps scientists and conservationists estimate where to put turtle underpasses and fencing, and helps ongoing research related to turtle populations in Ontario.⠀
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ALERT! Turtles, including large, old snapping turt

ALERT! Turtles, including large, old snapping turtles are on the roads already. This picture was taken yesterday by one of our Volunteer Road Researchers in Peterborough who helped this adult snapping turtle across a busy road. This is happening a couple of weeks earlier than in previous years so please drive carefully and pass on the message! Always move a turtle in the direction it is travelling and never lift a turtle by the tail, this can cause serious damage to the spine! Snapping turtles can be lifted by the shell from behind their back legs or from underneath like a pizza box! For more information on volunteer positions visit us online at turtleguardians.com/volunteer
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Turtles are already on the roads and we might star

Turtles are already on the roads and we might start seeing painted turtle hatchlings earlier than expected. These little guys often stay in their nests over the winter and emerge in the spring in search of wetlands to call their home. With warmer than average temperatures this year, these hatchlings could start travelling very soon. Keep your eyes open for tiny rocks with tails moving on the road! Hatchlings can be hard to spot but with a little practice you will start seeing them everywhere! You can help by moving hatchlings off the road right into the ditch or ideally, an adjacent wetland to the road. ⠀

Photo credit: Jory Mullen
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Happy Easter! We hope that everyone is having a pe

Happy Easter! We hope that everyone is having a peaceful weekend and enjoying their time at home!⠀
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April showers bring May flowers! It won't be long

April showers bring May flowers! It won't be long until you start seeing snapping turtles crossing the road- especially in the rain! Snapping turtles are the most intimidating turtles in Ontario to help across the road, but once you know how to move them, it won't phase you! Always move a turtle in the direction it was travelling; you can avoid being "snapped" at by picking it up from the back of the shell behind the back legs, or by sliding your hand underneath the shill and lifting it like a pizza box! If the turtle is too heavy, you can slide a car mat underneath it or a shovel to drag it across the road! Never lift a turtle by its tail; this can permanently damage the spine. ⠀
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#Appreciationpost ⠀ Students for Turtle Egg Cons

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Students for Turtle Egg Conservation is a group of fourth year students at Queen's University that are raising money to buy surveillance and nest site monitoring equipment to help protect turtles in Ontario (link in bio)! All of Ontario's turtle species are at risk of disappearing due to various factors including habitat loss, road mortality and egg poaching. Turtles take a long time to reach maturity, and their offspring have less than a 1% chance reaching adulthood, so every egg counts! Not only are they helping to protect these incredible animals, but they will be donating the equipment they purchase to Turtle Guardians! We are more excited than ever for the upcoming nesting season and incredibly grateful for this group! Click the link in our bio to donate!⠀
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