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Has Grace Been Found?

May 27, 2022 by TLB

Turtle Guardians received a vague report from a woman locally. Although she submitted a picture there was no data associated with it and she could not verify that she took the picture, or that the exact location of the photo… More to come.

Read moreHas Grace Been Found?

Do freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.

December 20, 2021 by TLB

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 ectotherms (their internal temperatures mimic the external temperatures) which make them “unequipped” to directly face the ruthlessness of winter conditions. For this reason, they stow …

Read moreDo freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.

Our Shoreland Naturalization Program Review 2021 is now available

November 25, 2021 by TLB

With the support of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation in 2021, The Land Between charity and partners, including Watersheds Canada and Botanigals Ecological Consulting, were able to develop tools to support landowners in designing customized native shoreland gardens that are aesthetically-pleasing, functional and support lake health for future generations. We have created a Shoreland …

Read moreOur Shoreland Naturalization Program Review 2021 is now available

Our first turtle underpass jump-out fencing as been installed!

November 25, 2021 by TLB

Road shoulders are very attractive nesting sites for turtles because they have the perfect mixture of sand/gravel for turtles to lay eggs while also providing excellent sun exposure. This, in combination with the fact that turtles have territories with multiple habitat sites that are kilometers large, means that turtles (in particular blanding’s, snapping and painted …

Read moreOur first turtle underpass jump-out fencing as been installed!

Road Wildlife Fencing Maintenance Workshop Proceedings

November 4, 2021 by TLB
Read moreRoad Wildlife Fencing Maintenance Workshop Proceedings

The Turtle Guardians Blockbuster Movie Calendar

October 14, 2021 by TLB

It is that time of the year again…Turtle Guardian calendar time! This year is a blockbuster themed calendar, featuring movies such as Frozen, Star Wars, the Lord of the Rings and more….Meet the team of turtles, in their star performances. These are super-fun and cherished stocking stuffers. All proceeds from sales support: Turtle tunnel installations, …

Read moreThe Turtle Guardians Blockbuster Movie Calendar

A New Partnership to Support Restoration and Reconciliation

July 27, 2021 by TLB

We are very grateful to receive a grant from the Johansen-Larsen Foundation to support the creation of an Anishinaabek Land Trust for Ontario. The Land Between is an organization that is formed with 60% Indigenous leadership and where we honour Indigenous Knowledge equal to western science in our programming, research and outreach. We are working …

Read moreA New Partnership to Support Restoration and Reconciliation

Policy Levers to Protect Nature in TLB

April 23, 2021 by TLB

A recent project led by Samantha Dunlop (with Ulinks, Trent University and in partnership with The Land Between charity), explored the various policies that upper and lower tier municipalities have to support or protect biodiversity; Policies that deal with shorelands, set backs, lighting, green spaces, noise and others. In this project, the municipalities in the …

Read morePolicy Levers to Protect Nature in TLB

Pay to Slay- undermining long-term health to favour a few choice-developers

April 20, 2021 by TLB

With recent (since fall of 2019) and continuing changes to fish and wildlife and environmental protections in Ontario, including changes to fundamental procedures within the Endangered Species Act, changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, and undercutting of rights of the public and municipalities to protect features in their neighborhoods and communities through unilateral Provincial Ministerial …

Read morePay to Slay- undermining long-term health to favour a few choice-developers

It Takes 60 Years to Replace Just One…

March 24, 2021 by TLB

We are seeking turtle-monitors for summer 2021 and here is why… 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 them.   Turtles cannot be relocated to new areas to repopulate areas as they imprint …

Read moreIt Takes 60 Years to Replace Just One…
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The Land Between
P.O. Box 1368
Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
705-457-1222
info@thelandbetween.ca

We respectfully acknowledge that The Land Between is located within Williams Treaty 20 Mississauga Anishinaabeg territory and Treaty 61 Robinson-Huron treaty territory, in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. The Land Between respectfully acknowledges that these First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.

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