Adopt a Wood Turtle
The Wood Turtle gets its name from the wood-like texture of its carapace (upper shell), but they are most easily identifiable by the bright orange colour found on their chin, neck, and inner forelegs, and by their yellow plastron (under-shell) with black splotches. With a slow reproduction cycle, significant habitat loss and ever-increasing threats from cars, these turtles need our help. Your symbolic adoption of a Wood Turtle will help support much-needed land conservation for this threatened freshwater turtle species.
NEW IN 2025: Gifts of Nature feature exclusive artwork by Nova Scotia lettering and mural artist Kristen de Palma.
All Gifts of Nature (and your tax receipt) will arrive electronically via a link in your email, as soon as you complete your donation.
When you make your gift, you will immediately receive (via email):
- Tax receipt for the FULL value of your gift
***IMPORTANT: Please make sure to complete the order form with your name and address (not your intended recipient) so that the tax receipt will be issued correctly to you for your donation! - Official Adoption Certificate (with a “fillable” field for you to enter your recipient’s name – you will also receive instructions for filling in this field)
- Introductory Letter highlighting the conservation work supported by your gift
- Species Fact Sheet, showcasing fast facts about the Wood Turtle
You can choose to also receive physical copies of the gift elements – if you select this option, these will be mailed to your address (within Canada) for you to give to your recipient:
Official Adoption Certificate- Introductory Letter highlighting the conservation work supported by your gift
- Collectible Species Trading Card, showcasing fast facts about the Wood Turtle
- Waterproof sticker, so your recipient can show off their support for Nova Scotia’s Wood Turtles!
Please remember to complete your order with your own name and address so that your tax receipt will be issued correctly – you’ll fill in your recipient’s name yourself.
If you do not receive an email with the links to your Gift of Nature immediately after completing your donation, please check your “spam” folder and/or contact Cynthia@nsnt.ca for assistance.