Georgia Sea Turtle Center October
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Adopt-a-Turtle Program
Now you can “adopt a turtle” and contribute to that turtle’s rehabilitation. When the turtle is released with a satellite tag, you will be able to track it and know you have helped it return home. You can also adopt a turtle that has already been release, helping to pay for the research.
With your donation of $50 or more, you can adopt one of our sea turtle patients! Adoptions make a great gift! Current Patients and Already Released Patients with satellite transmitters are eligible for adoption. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing and delivery. Check the website for up to date information.
OPTION 1 - CURRENT PATIENTS
1. Official Certificate of Adoption
2. Letter from your turtle
3. 5 x 7 photo of your turtle
4. Name displayed on website adoption page
5. Bi-weekly Update and photo (via email-pdf) until turtle is released or turtle has expires
6. Notice of potential release date (when applicable/as available)
7. Final email with tracking link (when/if available) and photo from release
OPTION #2 = Successfully released turtles
with a satellite transmitter
1. Official Certificate of Adoption
2. Letter from your turtle
3. 5 x 7 picture of your turtle
4. Name displayed on website adoption page
5. Link to satellite tracking
Turtle Tales
Turtle Tales is offered on Saturdays at 10:30am and is FREE with general admission! There will be a different book and craft each month. And yes, you can purchase the books in our Gift Shop! Join us in October as we read another turtle-iffic tale!
Behind the Scenes Tour
Ever wonder what it feels like to be on the other side of the Treatment Window? You’re in luck! We offer Behind-the-Scenes Tours! Get a closer look at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center from the other side of the Treatment Window! Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 4 P.M. and are offered on a first come first served basis,–Reservations are required.
Call early or sign up in the Gift Shop- Group size is limited to 10 guests. (912-635-4444) Cost: $25/Adults - $15/Children (Must be at least 10 years of age). Price includes admission.
New Volunteer Meetings
There are several opportunities to volunteer at the Center with the education program, husbandry area, and gift shop. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two shifts a month in order to optimize your experience at the Center. Training is provided for all volunteers so there is no need to be a sea turtle expert. If you want to be a GSTC volunteer attend an interest meeting. Meetings are held in conjunction with monthly focus classes at the Brunswick Library from 7-8pm.
Focus Classes
Focus Classes are held the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm. These FREE classes are held at the Brunswick Library, no reservations required. Join us each month for a new program. The next class will be on shorebirds on October 27.
2008 Interest Meeting/Focus Class Schedule
• October 27, 2008
• November 24, 2008
• December 15, 2008
Please call Sarah Mathias for more information at (912) 635-4076.
Upcoming October Events
A. Gopher Tortoise Council Meeting Oct 3-4
B. Coastfest-October 4
C. Turtleween-October 26 12pm-4pm
