Nighttime Sea Turtle Nesting Walk

Join us for an unforgettable night on June 5 where you get to watch a Loggerhead turtle come onto the beach and nest!

Join Martin County in celebrating our iconic sea turtles at this FREE educational and engaging nighttime sea turtle walk. We have partnered with Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI) to provide you with a unique and unforgettable opportunity to learn about sea turtle biology and conservation. The staff at EAI specializes in sea turtle research and works under a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Turtle Permit. The evening starts with a presentation given by EAI (lasting about 45-60 min) covering sea turtle biology, nesting process, and threats to sea turtles. If the scout on the beach identifies a loggerhead sea turtle in the appropriate stage of nesting, we will then go to the location to watch her lay the eggs. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to join us under the direction of experts to ensure minimal disturbance to the sea turtles and to learn about these amazing animals.

The informational talk will begin promptly at 9:00 PM while the EAI staff is out patrolling the beach for nesting loggerhead sea turtles. Doors open at 8:45PM for check in. There is NO GUARANTEE that we will encounter a nesting female each night. If a turtle has not been spotted by 11:00PM we will end the program.