Aug 08
We here at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center spend a lot of time working with and talking about the most common sea turtle in Georgia; the loggerhead sea turtle. However, at this months lecture series, we’d like to introduce you to a different kind of loggerhead.
The loggerhead shrike is a unique bird that can be found right here in the Golden Isles! Listed as a species of special concern, this exciting and intense creature is on the decline. Join us at the Brunswick/Glynn County Library this Thursday August 12th at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be local educator, researcher, and shrike enthusiast Jonathan Gray. Jonathan received his masters in Natural Resources from the University of Georgia and has researched shrikes all across the state. Come learn all about this unique bird, why it’s on the decline, and why you should care.
What: August Lecture Series
When: Thursday August 12th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Brunswick/Glynn County Library
Apr 27
Some of you might recognize me from before as a Sea Turtle Patrol Intern during the 2008 or 2009 nesting season. I am happy to be back at the GSTC again, this time as the Diamondback Terrapin AmeriCorps Member.
My name is Simon Dilts and I received my B.S. in Organismal Biology from Adams State College. I also have some training in wildlife photography/videography (including working 6 months in South Africa for a Wildlife TV station).
Interning with the Center previously is what introduced me to Terrapins and just like being introduced to Sea Turtles I fell in love with them too.
I am looking forward to learning more about Terrapins and being out on the causeway helping the nesting females.
If you would like to learn more about Terrapins yourself stop on by the center where you can see some hatchlings as well as adults. Or stop by at the Brunswick/Glynn County Library May 13th at 7:00pm for our monthly Lecture Series with the topic being Diamondback Terrapins.
Cheers
Simon 
Apr 04
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You may have heard a lot in the news recently about sea turtles. From the cold stunning event in Florida to the push to get loggerheads on the endangered species list. But what is happening with the population on our local beaches? Join us Thursday, April 8th for a discussion on the nesting females of Jekyll Island! Georgia Sea Turtle Center Research Coordinator Stefanie Ouellette will discuss the Jekyll population and all of the exciting research being done right here in Georgia!
What: Lecture Series - Jekyll Island’s Nesting Females
Who: Georgia Sea Turtle Center Research Coordinator Stefanie Ouellette
Where: Brunswick/Glynn County Library
When: Thursday April 8, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Oct 15
Picking up where Darwin left off:
Studies on the Symbiotic Barnacles of Sea Turtles.
Two decades before he received international notoriety from the publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’, Charles Darwin was recognized as the imminent authority on barnacles. A group of these calcium-shelled crustaceans particularly interested him and helped seed his interest in evolutionary theory. This group is now commonly referred to as ‘turtle barnacles’ and, relatively little has been learned of this interesting group of barnacles in the 125 years following the publication of Darwin’s barnacle monograph.
For the last twelve years Michael Frick has studied this highly symbiotic group of barnacles and has gained some interesting insights into their taxonomy and life history as sea turtle companions. The biology of turtle barnacles is intricately intertwined with the biology of their sea turtle hosts, and as a result, turtle barnacles have evolved some interesting means by which to stay attached to turtles - surprisingly with little or no effect to their hosts. The current focus presentation will examine the variety of turtle barnacles known to date, and what species of turtles they adhere to. It will also illustrate how these animals may help us to understand certain aspects about sea turtle natural history and biology.
Monday October 26, 2009 7:00 p.m.
St. Simons Casino Room 114
530 Beachview Dr # A
St Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-8234
Mar 24
Georgia Sea Turtle Center:
Rehabilitation, Research, and Education
When: March 30 from 7-8pm
Where: Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street
What: Come explore what the Georgia Sea Turtle Center has to offer. Join Georgia Sea Turtle Center Director and Veterinarian Dr. Terry Norton as he presents an overview and update of current GSTC programs from rehab to education to research to conservation.
Jan 22
Brunswick-Glynn County
Library
Getting to Know Georgia’s Sea Turtles!!
Join Georgia Sea Turtle Center education intern Teddy Ivey for an exciting and informative discussion on Georgia’s Sea Turtles. Come learn about their plight and see real sea turtle specimens!
Don’t miss this informative FREE public program on
Monday January 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
At the
Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520
912-267-1212
Dec 13
Sea Turtles and You:
Getting Involved in Sea Turtle Conservation
at the
Georgia Sea Turtle Center!
Have you always wanted to learn about Georgia’s sea turtles? Are you looking for something to do that is fun and exciting? Then meet Georgia Sea Turtle Center educator and volunteer coordinator, Sarah Eckert, to learn about ways you can become involved with the ongoing conservation efforts at the center on Jekyll Island. She will talk about volunteer and educational opportunities at the center on:
Monday, December 15, 2008 7:00 p.m.
At the
Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520
Nov 23
So what’s all the hype about going green? What exactly does it mean and should you be concerned? Come learn about what going green really means and simple ways to green your life. We will discuss ways the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is moving toward being a green facility and discover how you can help the environment by changing simple, everyday tasks to major decisions like home renovation and travel. Local resources are available-the research has already been done! Spend an hour with Kelly O’Keefe, an Educator with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and put a little green in your daily diet!
When: Monday, November 24, 2008
7:00-8:00pm
Where: Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street
Cost: FREE
