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Thank you for supporting conservation

Here at The Land Between Charity we are working tirelessly with people, groups and communities to protect, conserve, and research this nationally unique and globally rare landscape. By donating today you are helping us to continue this important work and to preserve this irreplaceable region for future generations!

Some accomplishments made possible by donations in 2021:

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Over 5000 turtle eggs rescued and hatchlings released

Two Motus radio receiver towers installed to aid with Species At Risk whip-poor-will research

Our turtle underpass fencing pilot has begun in Gooderham

6000 meters of shoreline naturalized to restore habitat and reduce erosion

568 volunteers trained in our community science programs

Learn more about our current efforts by reading our blogs!

Our Shoreland Naturalization Program Review 2021 is now available

November 25, 2021

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 …

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

November 25, 2021

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 …

Road Wildlife Fencing Maintenance Workshop Proceedings

November 4, 2021

The Turtle Guardians Blockbuster Movie Calendar

October 14, 2021

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, …

A New Bird Tracking Station in the Highlands

October 14, 2021

After many months of planning and partnership-building the time was finally here! We have installed our first Motus Tower in Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve to support bird research in the Highlands, which contributes to tri-national effort! We will now be able to track some bird species that arrive in Haliburton County, and who have …

We are hiring Indigenous Youth and Young talent

August 2, 2021

We are hiring for various positions this fall, starting in mid August to October: Positions include junior field ecologists to sample insects and type wetlands; environmental communications specialists to create and communicate community science programs related to habitats; turtle care workers (Haliburton only) to assist in caring for in house teaching turtles; and charity administration …

A New Partnership to Support Restoration and Reconciliation

July 27, 2021

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 …

In Pursuit of TLB’s Agricultural Roots and Resourcefulness

July 27, 2021

Hello Friends of the Land Between! My name is Joel Sloggett, and I have taken on the Agricultural Heritage research portfolio. Following an undergraduate degree in business administration (with a specialization in ethics and sustainability), I am a recent graduate of the Sustainability Studies Masters program at Trent University, where I was also board facilitator …

Saving Grace – In Haliburton and Central TLB

April 23, 2021

Grace, is an ancient snapping turtle, whose hibernation site is near the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School and feeding grounds extend across 2 lakes at over 40km radius and across busy roads including Highway 118 in Haliburton County. Grace is likely over 125 years old judging by her carapace (upper shell) size, and could be as …

Tracking Bird Migration For All to See

April 6, 2021

The Land Between Charity is helping to install two receiver towers to help track bird (and animal) movements. This will support migration research and help bird conservation initiatives. In these days of technological progress and advances, we at The Land Between look to embrace new and exciting ways to fuel conservation efforts in all aspects …