marthag

I would like to participate in helping newly hatched turtles to make their way to the sea. I've done a google search, but have not been able to find any locations in the Carolinas or Georgia where volunteers are allowed to help with this work.

Any suggestions as to towns or organizations, and the time of year, that would have programs which include volunteers?

Devonmcj

Here you go (a very dedicated and worthwhile organization):

http://www.seaturtlehospital.org/

SAnParis

Holden Beach (NC)has a program. Check www.hbturtlewatch.org.

dsgmi

Check out this article for some local info and contacts in SC:

http://welcometokiawah.com/Links%20o...SC_beaches.htm

The first nest was laid there right around Mother's Day; hatching starts 55-65 days after a nest is laid. There are 15 nests on Kiawah Island as of last weekend. Last year there were about 150 nests total. BTW, one turtle can lay more than one nest of eggs in a season...

marthag

Thank you all for the very helpful information. I'm checking everything out, and hope to visit the Carolina coast in late summer.