Ted Turner

Turtle Conservancy Hosts Its First Teacher Workshop

Turtle Conservancy Hosts Its First Teacher Workshop

We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between the Turtle Conservancy (TC) and the MERITO Foundation, aimed at fostering environmental education in Ventura County. Last week, the TC and MERITO hosted six middle school teachers from the De Anza Middle School (DATA) at our conservation center. This collaborative effort allowed educators to benefit from professional development opportunities offered by MERITO's renowned program, enhancing their knowledge and skills in environmental education…

Endangered Tortoises Released On New Mexico Ranch

Endangered Tortoises Released On New Mexico Ranch

We are excited to share some heartwarming news from the plains of New Mexico. In a remarkable conservation effort, on September 22nd, our partners at the Turner Endangered Species Fund (TESF) celebrated the release of 20 Bolson tortoises marking a significant milestone in the preservation of this critically endangered species.


In the article written by Huffington Post, program director, Chris Weise, shared the importance of the release of headstarted tortoises. “The releases are the essential step to getting them back on the ground and letting them be wild tortoises,” she said. “To us, this is the pinnacle of what we do” …