UPCOMING EVENTS 2026
BANCROFT FARMERS’ MARKET
Join us to shop local and celebrate our shared care for the land and wildlife.
Bancroft Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address: 26 Station Street, Bancroft
Location: Riverside Park (behind the post office)
Hosted By: Bancroft Township
About the Market
Think Turtle will be joining an eclectic and talented group of local growers, artists, designers, craftspeople, and vendors. The market offers a welcoming space filled with fresh produce, homemade baking, and thoughtfully crafted goods, all grounded in a shared appreciation for community and the natural world. It is a chance to connect, learn, and support those who are working close to the land.
Think Turtle Merchandise
Our merchandise is purpose-driven, designed to raise awareness and spark conversations for turtle conservation. Items such as t-shirts, signs, magnets, stickers, jewelry, and more highlight the message that small choices can make a meaningful difference.
When you visit, take a moment to learn about turtle conservation in our region and how small, simple actions can make a real difference as turtles begin to emerge this spring. You can also browse conservation-themed items that help support ongoing education and protection efforts.
These items are not just products, but reminders of our shared responsibility to care for the landscapes and waterways that turtles call home.
Supporting Conservation
Proceeds from Think Turtle merchandise, after costs, directly support ongoing education initiatives, community outreach, and species recovery efforts led by the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative. Each purchase helps strengthen local stewardship and contributes to real, on-the-ground conservation work here in Ontario.
Crafting 4 Turtles Items
We will also have a selection of “Crafting 4 Turtles” handmade items available, including crocheted and knitted animal stuffies, greeting cards, beaded bracelets, sewn goods, and more. These pieces are created with care and generosity, and all proceeds support the treatment and rehabilitation of injured turtles at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre during the busy turtle season.
We look forward to seeing you at the market.
Note: Think Turtle will be set up at the Bancroft Farmers' Market on select dates from August to October, with dates to be announced.
HOW WE CAN HELP ONTARIO'S TURTLES
Let's Talk Turtles!
Have you ever wondered why Ontario's turtles need our help, why they cross the roads, or what simple actions really make a difference?
Join Think Turtle Conservation Initiative at the North Hastings Public Library on Wednesday, August 19, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for an engaging Turtle Talk that is open to all ages.
How We Can Help Ontario's Turtles
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Location: North Hastings Public Library
Address: 14 Flint Avenue Station, Bancroft
Whether you're four or ninety-four, something is fascinating to discover about this remarkable animal species. We'll explore the important role turtles play in keeping our waterbodies healthy, the many challenges they face locally and across Ontario, and, most importantly, the practical things each of us can do to help ensure they remain part of our landscape for generations to come.
As turtle hatchlings are expected to begin emerging from their nests around mid-August, this is the perfect time to learn how you can make a difference. A focus of this Turtle Talk will be the incredible journey hatchlings make from their nests to the water and the simple actions each of us can take to give more of these young turtles the best possible chance of safely reaching the wetlands, ponds, rivers, and lakes they will call home.
Following the Turtle Talk, the library has organized a fun activity for children, and they have turtle colouring pages available as well.
Please note: This Turtle Talk does not include live turtles. Instead, our goal is to foster a greater appreciation for Ontario's native turtles you may encounter in the wild and to inspire everyone to become part of their conservation.
We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and conservation. Every person who understands turtles a little better becomes another voice helping protect one of Ontario's most remarkable and at-risk groups of wildlife.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Photo Credit: Susan Adams
