Turtleween at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
October 20, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Golden Isles, Kids, Nature
| October 26, 2008 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Bring your hatchlings for an afternoon of non-scary, turtle-tastic fun on Sunday, October 26 from 12 - 4 p.m. Costume contests, bobbing for jellyfish, make and take fossils, a sea turtle sea-metery and much more await turtle enthusiasts of all ages. Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and celebrate Halloween! For more information, contact the Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 912-635-4444.
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org
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Turtle Race to benefit the Sea Turtle Center - Jekyll Island
June 20, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Golden Isles
| June 28, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm |
This event will be a big hit with the younger group. Purchase a rubber turtle for $2 at the Welcome Center. Turtles will then race around the twists and turns of Turtle Creek, the lazy river at Summer Waves. The race starts at 2PM. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. May the best turtle win!
Summer Waves Water Park at 912-635-2074
www.summerwaves.com
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Walk - Edisto Beach, SC
June 20, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Charleston, Nature, Tours
One of the secret treasures of Edisto Beach is the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Learn about these fascinating reptiles who return to our beaches to nest every summer. After a short, informative program, we will venture down the beach in search of a nesting loggerhead sea turtle. This program has been designed for ages 11 and up. Advanced registration to the event is required. Please call (843) 869-4430 to reserve your spot.
Dylan the Sea Turtle’s Release Party - Jekyll Island, GA
June 17, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Georgia, Golden Isles, Nature
Here is the latest information from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
Dylan will be receiving her flipper tags, PIT tag and a satellite transmitter on June 29, in the afternoon. If you are at the Center, you will be able to view this through our Treatment Room Window!
The release is now scheduled and being planned for June 30. She will be released on Jekyll Island at the beach in front of the Convention Center. There will be a roped off area for public viewing on a first come, first serve basis.
Our best wishes to Dylan on her new exciting journey!
