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
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
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!