It’s once again time for Nest Walks here at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. These educational walks are a great way to learn about the nesting process as well as enjoy a beautiful morning on Jekyll Island’s beaches!

**Reservations are required.  Please call 912-635-4444 to reserve your spot!

What is a nest walk?

A nest walk begins with a 30 minute beach ecology walk.  Towards the end of the walk you will meet a patrol member at a nest that has already hatched.  There you will become sea turtle scientist for the day as you watch the excavation and fill out your own data sheet right along with our staff!  During this excavation the staff member will dig in the sand to find out how many eggs hatched, how many did not, and many other cool facts!

**The goal of a nest walk is not to see hatchlings.  Often, no live hatchlings are found during these excavations

When are nest walks?

While we try to have them every sunday, wednesday, and saturday during August and September, we cannot guarantee this will be the case.  For there to be a nest walk, we must have a nest to excavate.  This is all dependent on when the nests start to hatch.  They will usually start at 7:00 a.m. depending on the tides.  Location will also vary.  You will be called two days before your walk to confirm the time and location.

How much does it cost?

Nest walks are $12 for non-members and $6 for members.  This does not include admission to the Center.

For more information on nest walks including our cancellation policy, please go to http://www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org/education-programs/summer-programs/nest-walks/

Hope to see you on the beach!!