• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Turtle Guardians

  • SHOP
  • DONATE

Mobile Menu

  • About Us
    • Who Are Turtle Guardians?
    • Turtle Camp 2023
    • Events Calendar
    • Our Partners & Supporters
    • Turtle Guardian Program Evaluation
    • The Land Between: Ontario’s Turtle Country
    • Our Centre – Contact Us
  • Turtle Conservation
    • Why Turtles Matter
    • Threats to Ontario’s Turtles
    • So you found a turtle…
    • Watching for Turtles
    • Helping Hatchlings
    • 10 Ways to Help Turtles
    • Helping a Turtle Across the Road
    • Deliberate Harm to Turtles & Habitats
    • Snapping Turtles & Your Lake
    • Helping Turtles Around Your Property
    • Reducing Road Mortality
  • Learning Resources
    • TG Blogs
    • Reducing Road Mortality
    • Turtle Facts
    • Turtle Identification
      • Parts of a Turtle
      • Blanding’s Turtle
      • Map Turtle
      • Painted Turtle
      • Snapping Turtle
      • Spiny Softshell Turtle
      • Spotted Turtle
      • Stinkpot Turtle/Musk Turtle
      • Wood Turtle
    • Turtle ID Quiz
    • Turtle Habitats
      • Lakes & Rivers
      • Ponds & Marshes
      • Swamps & Carrs
      • Bogs & Fens
    • School Curriculums
      • Turtle Guardians Curricula Videos
      • Intermediate (Grades 7-8)
      • Junior (Grades 4-6)
      • Primary (K-3) Grades
      • The Turtle Stories Platform
  • Volunteer
    • Help save Ontario’s turtles this summer!
    • Nest Sitters
    • Turtle Crossing Guards
    • Road Researchers
    • Wetland Watchers
    • Turtle ID Quiz
  • Other Ways You Can Help
    • T5 Campaign
    • Donate
    • Shop
    • Report A Sighting
      • Volunteer Reporting Forms
      • Public Sighting Report Form
      • Record of Elders
      • iNaturalist
  • Member login
  •  
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • SHOP
  • DONATE
  • About Us
    • Who Are Turtle Guardians?
    • Turtle Camp 2023
    • Events Calendar
    • Our Partners & Supporters
    • Turtle Guardian Program Evaluation
    • The Land Between: Ontario’s Turtle Country
    • Our Centre – Contact Us
  • Turtle Conservation
    • Why Turtles Matter
    • Threats to Ontario’s Turtles
    • So you found a turtle…
    • Watching for Turtles
    • Helping Hatchlings
    • 10 Ways to Help Turtles
    • Helping a Turtle Across the Road
    • Deliberate Harm to Turtles & Habitats
    • Snapping Turtles & Your Lake
    • Helping Turtles Around Your Property
    • Reducing Road Mortality
  • Learning Resources
    • TG Blogs
    • Reducing Road Mortality
    • Turtle Facts
    • Turtle Identification
      • Parts of a Turtle
      • Blanding’s Turtle
      • Map Turtle
      • Painted Turtle
      • Snapping Turtle
      • Spiny Softshell Turtle
      • Spotted Turtle
      • Stinkpot Turtle/Musk Turtle
      • Wood Turtle
    • Turtle ID Quiz
    • Turtle Habitats
      • Lakes & Rivers
      • Ponds & Marshes
      • Swamps & Carrs
      • Bogs & Fens
    • School Curriculums
      • Turtle Guardians Curricula Videos
      • Intermediate (Grades 7-8)
      • Junior (Grades 4-6)
      • Primary (K-3) Grades
      • The Turtle Stories Platform
  • Volunteer
    • Help save Ontario’s turtles this summer!
    • Nest Sitters
    • Turtle Crossing Guards
    • Road Researchers
    • Wetland Watchers
    • Turtle ID Quiz
  • Other Ways You Can Help
    • T5 Campaign
    • Donate
    • Shop
    • Report A Sighting
      • Volunteer Reporting Forms
      • Public Sighting Report Form
      • Record of Elders
      • iNaturalist
  • Member login
  •  

TG Blogs

IMG_9791

Pheromones & Juvenile Turtles – Scent Trailing

What is ‘Scent Trailing’? In the animal world there are many forms of communication and sensations which we, as humans, commonly overlook. One such sense is called scent trailing, a …

Read More
mvoing the nsapping

Why I Shouldn’t Relocate This Turtle…

Having a turtle appear in your yard may be a great opportunity to observe and learn from these incredible species. But for people with dogs or other potential dangers in …

Read More
sntu hatchling 2

What Determines the Sex of a Turtle?

Can you tell the sex of the hatchling in the photo above just by looking at it? No! In most species, sex is determined by the genes that are passed …

Read More
nesting bltu

Reproductive Ecology of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

Ontario is home to a wide variety of amazing plants and animals, each with unique behavior and life histories (timeline of reproduction and lifespan, essentially, the life cycle). For years, …

Read More
ecopassage2

Trials and Innovations -Testing Turtle Tunnels in The Land Between

We have been hard at work testing some new designs and combinations of materials to find affordable and effective solutions for turtle tunnel systems in Ontario’s Highlands. And just like …

Read More
crossing sign 1

The Loyalty of Turtles to Their Routes

Researchers have found that turtles are creatures of habit when it comes to seasonal activities. Though it is very species-dependent, the majority of turtles display some sort of fidelity (faithfulness) …

Read More

The Overwintering Struggles of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

Harsh Ontario winters present unique problems for non-migratory animals. Ectotherms, such as freshwater turtles, need to employ strategies to avoid freezing while living in cold conditions for extended periods of …

Read More
ItTakes60Years4

Reptile Declines Worldwide

A great article to understand what, why, and how…https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/50/8/653/243214  

Read More

Harming Turtles Carries Fines

DYK- ALL TURTLES IN ONTARIO ARE PROTECTED UNDER LAW All turtles in Ontario are protected under legislation. Turtle populations are at risk of extinction and are considered “Species at Risk” …

Read More
Xavier-DSC_0590

A Scary Future for Ontario’s Turtles

A scary future for Ontario’s turtles BY SOMER SLOBODIAN AND PIERS GIFFIN 2022-02-16 Somer Slobodian News 0 Turtle species across Ontario are under threat, and it’s up to us to save them  Photo …

Read More
Grace and Jaime (1)

Read About Grace in the Narwhal

In Haliburton, Grace the 125-year-old turtle has outlasted bubonic plague, speeding cars and ever-shrinking wetlands Snapping turtles are one of eight turtle species-at-risk in southern Ontario: dedicated volunteers do more …

Read More
protest

How Hibernation Wetlands Stabilize Turtle Populations.

Hibernation is commonly observed in many species of animals, especially those inhabiting Northern regions where there are significant drops in temperature during the winter months. In Ontario, freshwater turtles are …

Read More
Moon_Otis-20220920-37-Edit

Heading for Hibernation- How Turtles Survive

This is a vulnerable time for turtles, not only because they are using less oxygen, but because their immune systems are also “on low” , and because, while they may …

Read More
IMG_1140 (1)

A Day in the Life of a Turtle Guardian Field Technician

At The Land Between we have wonderful staff members and volunteers who dedicate their time to protecting the region’s turtles. Today I am going to give you a sneak peek …

Read More
road turtles

When and Where to Expect Turtles on Roads

REMEMBER IT IS ILLEGAL TO DELIBERATELY HARM A TURTLE- FINES UP TO 25,000 OR 1 YEAR IN JAIL. It is that season! Here are some tips to help you spot …

Read More
180377351_2904923883093314_4084310828219454431_n

A First Billboard to Save Turtles

Turtle Guardians celebrates the first billboard to raise awareness about the vulnerability of turtles in Ontario. The “It Takes 60 Years to Replace One” message alerts drivers, that may not …

Read More
Leora and BLTU

Leo the Brave Blanding’s Turtle Recovery

  Warning- some pictures are graphic I had the privilege of helping out with the re-setting of this turtle’s shell atWoodlands Wildlife Sanctuary this weekend. This Blanding’s turtle came in, and …

Read More
saving grace sticker

A New GoFundMe Campaign to Save Grace…and Others

Grace, is an ancient 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- in …

Read More
TurtleCrossingGuard-RGB

Seeking Turtle Volunteers in Haliburton and Peterborough

It can take up to 60 years for one turtle to be replaced in nature. Turtles are keystone species that support entire ecosystems- and also the fish and wildlife within …

Read More
Phragmites, dead standing public domain

What the Phrag? All You Need to Know About Invasive Phragmites

Phragmites australis australis, otherwise known as European Common Reed or Invasive Phragmites, is a fast-spreading, perennial aquatic grass found growing in wetlands, shorelines and roadside ditches. This aggressive plant crushes …

Read More

Also browse our blogs below...

Pheromones & Juvenile Turtles – Scent Trailing

What is ‘Scent Trailing’? In the animal world there are many forms of communication and sensations which we, as humans, commonly overlook. One such sense is called scent trailing, a …

Why I Shouldn’t Relocate This Turtle…

Having a turtle appear in your yard may be a great opportunity to observe and learn from these incredible species. But for people with dogs or other potential dangers in …

What Determines the Sex of a Turtle?

Can you tell the sex of the hatchling in the photo above just by looking at it? No! In most species, sex is determined by the genes that are passed …

Reproductive Ecology of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

Ontario is home to a wide variety of amazing plants and animals, each with unique behavior and life histories (timeline of reproduction and lifespan, essentially, the life cycle). For years, …

Trials and Innovations -Testing Turtle Tunnels in The Land Between

We have been hard at work testing some new designs and combinations of materials to find affordable and effective solutions for turtle tunnel systems in Ontario’s Highlands. And just like …

The Loyalty of Turtles to Their Routes

Researchers have found that turtles are creatures of habit when it comes to seasonal activities. Though it is very species-dependent, the majority of turtles display some sort of fidelity (faithfulness) …

The Overwintering Struggles of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

Harsh Ontario winters present unique problems for non-migratory animals. Ectotherms, such as freshwater turtles, need to employ strategies to avoid freezing while living in cold conditions for extended periods of …

Reptile Declines Worldwide

A great article to understand what, why, and how…https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/50/8/653/243214  

Harming Turtles Carries Fines

DYK- ALL TURTLES IN ONTARIO ARE PROTECTED UNDER LAW All turtles in Ontario are protected under legislation. Turtle populations are at risk of extinction and are considered “Species at Risk” …

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 6
  • Next »

Search

Site Navigation

  • Home
  • About
  • Events Calendar
  • Donate
  • Shop
  • How to Help Turtles
  • Learning Resources
  • Contact

Our Partners

Join Us at Turtle Stories

Contact Turtle Guardians by calling 705-457-1222 or texting 705-854-2888

Copyright © 2023 Turtle Guardians · Email Us · Privacy Policy

Site Development by TechnicalitiesPlus Inc.

 

Loading Comments...