Aug 12
Although the nesting season is winding down and turtle walks have ceased there are still many exciting summer opportunities! We are currently offering our fun and educational hatchling walk opportunities. Get an inside look at sea turtle research by joining the gstc staff at a nest excavation! Check out the details below and call 912-635-4444 with questions or to make reservations!
Hatchling Walks
These educational tours offer a look at the sea turtle conservation efforts and research programs on Jekyll Island. Early morning risers will explore barrier island ecology while visiting the island’s active turtle nests. The tours include opportunities to assist with data collection and to witness a nest excavation on a hatched nest! Time varies between 7am-10am, depending on the tide. Location will also vary depending on which nest has hatched and is ready to be excavated.
Guests will be asked to meet their guide at the location 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. The exact location of the nest excavation may not be known until the day prior to the walk. All scheduled guests will be notified by phone as soon as possible. The walk will begin with a 30 minute beach ecology walk. At the end of the walk you will meet a beach patrol intern and watch and learn as they perform a nest excavation. During the excavation the interns count how many eggs hatched and may even find straggler hatchlings near the bottom! Come get an up close look at field work in action!
Cost is $12/person. (price does not include general admission to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.)
*Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
-Teddy Ivey
GSTC Educator
August 13th, 2009 at 9:27 am |
The hatchling walks are a priceless experience to cherish your whole life!