Turtle Tracks Newsletter

Turtle Tracks Newsletter November 2017

Educational Trailer Updates

In the weeks after Irma had wrecked havoc on our island chain we at Save-A-Turtle are working hard to ensure we will be in full swing come next nesting season. With that being said since our last update we were able to make it out to our educational trailer. For those of you who we have had the pleasure of meeting at events may have had a chance to see our trailer in her glory. We were able to set up a strong presence at local events to educate the public on many different aspects of the turtles; from nesting to specie identification, beach protection to lighting.

The below images show a before and after Irma damage. We were able to salvage a handful of license plates, a banner and a few odds and ends, everything else in the trailer has been a total loss including an incredible lighting display showing options of turtle friendly lights, and our beloved Wyland Save-A-Turtle T-Shirts.

Photo Credit: Save- A- Turtle Inc.

Photo Credit:Save- A- Turtle Inc.

Photo Credit: Save- A- Turtle Inc.

Photo Credit: Jennifer DeMaria

The trailer was a tool that we all were very proud of, and while it housed all of our merchandise and educational materials, it did not house the passion that all of the volunteers at Save-A-Turtle has for the turtles of the Florida Keys, or the beaches that we walk. We are proud to say that Save-A-Turtle is here and present in the community and while our set up is a little different, we were able to already make it out to a hurricane relief event on Big Pine to raise funds and spread awareness.

Photo Credit: Sherri Crilly

Meet our Ambassador of Hope: Doppler

Last Month we introduced to you this little guy as our ambassador of hope and we started a contest to name him. At our last board meeting we voted on all of the wonderful submissions and we decided to go with the name Doppler, We we would like to officially introduce to you Doppler, The video below is a little more about his story.

*We are not 100% sure on the gender of the hatchling but due to the nest location being in the shade we know that the nest would have been cooler and temperature is what determines sex in hatchlings, Rule of Thumb is "Cool Dudes, Hot Chicks" This is why we at Save-A-Turtle have decided to refer to Doppler as a he.

Get your Own Doppler T-Shirt

Our Limited Edition,

"I Survived Irma" T-shirt

Featuring Doppler, our "Ambassador of Hope", your turtle lovers will be proud to sport this little guy.

Gilden 100% Cotten T-Shirt

Pre-Shrunk

Adult & Youth Sizes

Limited Quantity available so don't wait!

100% of all proceeds go to help Save-A-Turtle rebuild AFTER IRMA and restock our education and nesting supplies for the upcoming season.

Shirts are $20.00 and available here

Island Art Festival

Save-A-Turtle will be sharing a table with a local artist, and Board Member at the Island Art Festival where you can pick up your Doppler Shirt.

The Festival is at:

The Chamber of Commerce grounds

31020 Overseas Hwy

Big Pine Key

Saturday, November 25

9:00 am until 2:00 pm

Stop by and say hello!

Adopt A Hatching

What a great gift for those Turtle Lovers in your life!

Adoptive parents will receive an individual certificate for turtles adopted. These certificates are suitable for framing and make great gifts. You may specify yourself or your gift recipient as the adoptive parent, and each certificate includes a photo of your baby turtle(s). Please note that this adoption is symbolic and does not convey ownership or the right to possess any sea turtle or sea turtle product. All photos are of hatchlings that have been released into the wild. No adoptive turtles remain in captivity.

Amazon.com Donations

Amazon will give .05% of all qualifying purchases as donations to Save-A-Turtle when you shop Smile.

Its simple, 1. click the image above and save Save-A-Turtle as your charity of choice 2. Shop Smile.Amazon.com when you shop amazon for all your holiday shopping

#GivingTuesday

Donate Now

Save A Turtle has Joined the Movement!

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

Please consider making a donation to Save -A-Turtle on #givingtuesday

Social Media

Please be sure to visit us on social media, like our pages and share with your friends and family. With the recent events from Irma we need the support now more than ever so that Save-A-Turtle will be able to be back with the Educational trailer and materials to help raise awareness and spread knowledge about the Turtles here in the Keys and all over the world.