The Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival took place on November 29, 2008 in the beautiful historic district. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center had the privilege of participating in this magnificent event. Members of the GSTC staff took the stage around 6:00 p.m. to present “Scute’s Christmas Adventure!” Scute is the GSTC mascot and has been brought to life by the education staff in “Scute’s Ocean Adventure.” Several members of the education staff helped to write a Christmas version of this production for this special holiday season. It was presented to the hundreds of individuals at the festival with many excited children sitting in the front row.

"Scute's Christmas Adventure" characters Stan and Sylvie the sharks, Scute the loggerhead sea turtle, and Sarah Eckert as the narrator.

The GSTC also had an educational booth at the festival with specimens for the public to view as well as a chance for everyone to make their very own sea turtle Christmas ornament! Staff and volunteers shared sea turtle conservation knowledge with many curious onlookers.

Volunteer Lorraine Boyett talks with visitors about the plight of the sea turtle.

If you are interested in seeing “Scutes Christmas Adventure,” swing by the center any Saturday during the month of December at 1:30 p.m. After the puppet show, you can even color your very own sea turtle Christmas tree ornament!

And don’t forget, Santa will be visiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center December 20th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Bring the family for fun with Santa plus a very special Georgia Sea Turtle Center story! SEA you there!!

~ Teddy Ivey, Education Intern