Kids, Communities, and Scientists Working Together
Designed and overseen by experts
Turtle Guardians was founded by Leora Berman, the COO of The Land Between charity, who has worked as a Conservation Ecologist since 1997, and has founded several large conservation programs in Ontario. The effort has been supported by a team of amazing partners such as experts from the Toronto Zoo, Scales Nature Park, and individual herpetologists at various educational institutions and across the globe.
Volunteers Save Turtles
Turtle Guardians are the first on the scene to help our shelled friends. They are community members, and kids, and volunteers that are helping to prevent the extinction of our turtle populations. Volunteers collect invaluable information that supports our research and conservation efforts. They also raise the profile of our collective work.
There are many ways to get involved and become a Guardian. Check out our volunteer opportunities and training resources:
Turtle Guardian Chapters
Would you like to create a Turtle Guardians chapter in your community? Are you associated with a not-for-profit group our charity? Turtle Guardians will provide training and mentoring to ensure you can facilitate the help that turtles need in your area of the world.
Fun for Kids
We have seasonal and event based activities for kids (and adults too). These are great ways to learn and build community!