Sea Turtle Nest Excavations are a unique opportunity to witness and participate in the conservation work that sea turtle biologists are committed to on our local beaches. During this nest excavation, we will discuss the life history of sea turtles and the process of nesting on our beaches. We will walk with your group to a qualifying nest, which is determined in advance by our biologists, and will observe a sea turtle nest excavation. This entails documenting the contents of the nest and conducting an inventory 3 days following a nest hatch out. In the event there are live sea turtle hatchlings in the nest that did not make it out with the others, guests will assist in guiding the hatchlings to the water by creating a runway.
Please note: we cannot guarantee that you will see live hatchlings, but it is a likely possibility.
Programs begin promptly at 7:30 AM and will run for approximately 1 hour. Meeting points for these walks will vary depending on the location of the sea turtle nest that our biologists determine is ready for inventory. You will be notified via email in advance of your meeting point. A charge of $10/ticket (includes Eventbrite ticketing fee) will be applied to secure your spot(s).*
*Additional dates will be added as nests become available for inventory.*
NOTE: This program functions as a “pop-up” event, where excavations will most likely be scheduled for Friday and Saturday mornings through August 31st, 2024.
Secure your spot by visiting Inwater Research Group's Eventbrite Page at www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-nest-excavation-program-tickets-947145296077.
Things You Should Know Before You Register
A charge of $10/ticket (including ticketing fee) will be applied to secure your spot(s).* This charge can be either refunded upon your arrival at the event or donated to Inwater Research Group’s (501c3 nonprofit) sea turtle conservation programs. Ticketing fees cannot be refunded. In the event that you cannot attend the program, your ticket charges will automatically be donated.
You may only reserve up to 6 tickets.
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Guests must be able to walk up to a mile on the beach.
Program occurs rain or shine. Participants should expect that the program is being offered regardless of weather unless they have received a call prior to the program.
You must receive an email confirmation to be registered. Please look at the number of tickets available for each program. Please do not register as part of your group in hopes that more will be available upon request. You will receive an email confirmation with detailed directions and what to expect for the morning of your walk 48 hours before your program. If you do not receive this email, please let us know right away as you may not be registered.
*Florida Power and Light receives no remuneration for its compliance with the conditions quoted above.
