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Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July! (Remember Fireworks are Illegal)!!

Dear Friends, Happy Independence Day! The staff of Canaveral National Seashore would like to wish everyone a safe and fun 4 th of July!   Remember that fireworks on the beach can scare sea turtles and damage resources, leave the fireworks to the professionals. Turtle Watch reservations are still being accepted for July, please call (386) 428-3384 ext. 0. Remember we are in Hurricane Season, make sure all of your plans are in place to have a safe and happy summer. Friends, thanks for all that you do, we couldn’t do what we do without you.   See you at the beach! Laura Henning

SEA TURTLE NESTING #'S (As of June 28, 2019)

Loggerhead Apollo (1377) Playalinda (1724) Green Turtle Apollo (334) Playalinda (727) Leatherback Apollo (11) Playalinda (19) TOTAL: 4,192 Wilson's Plover nests: 44 Compared to: (As of 7/2/18: Total nest counts:  2,346)

MAY - OCTOBER TURTLE NESTING SEASON

Southeast Regional George and Helen Hartzog Award for Volunteer Group Service

CONGRATULATIONS to Friends of Canaveral and the following Volunteers (Sonya Guidry, Mickey Haag, Eric Heribacka, Wayne Sherman with assistance from Dr. Don Spence and Dr. J Cho, both of Bethune-Cookman University. The book entitled “Plants of Canaveral National Seashore” was nominated and selected for the Southeast Regional George and Helen Hartzog Award for Volunteer group service.   The nomination will now be forwarded to Washington alongside the other regional winners for consideration for the national award.

George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service In 1970, the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program started with a few hundred volunteers. Today, hundreds of thousands of volunteers donate their time, skills, and talents to the National Park Service every year. The George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service recognize the exemplary contributions of these very important people. After his retirement, George Hartzog and his wife Helen remembered the VIP program with a generous donation to the National Park Foundation. This fund has been used to support awards that honor the efforts of exceptional volunteers, groups, and park VIP programs. There are six categories of service recognized by this award:  The Hartzog Individual Volunteer Award  The Hartzog Youth Volunteer Award  The Hartzog Enduring Service Award  The Hartzog Volunteer Group Award  The Hartzog Volunteer Youth Group Award

Canaveral National Seashore partners with Atlantic Center for the Arts: SCOUNDSCAPE FIELD STATION

Sounds of our Environment: Soundscape Press Release

Known as the Soundscape Field Station, the program invites musicians and scientists to work together within the pioneering field of soundscape ecology. From urban design to wildlife ecology, the sounds of our environment tell a story of wildlife biodiversity and the health of people living in that community. “It is important to provide innovative opportunities for sound artists to engage the community with the natural world in a new way that will inspire us to protect this resource,” says Eve Payor, ACA Director of Community Programs. Atlantic Center for the Arts has over 40 years of experience in producing artist-in-residency programs that attract distinguished artists from all over the world.

JULY ACTIVITIES AT APOLLO & PLAYALINDA

From learning about endangered sea turtles of Canaveral National Seashore, to exploring plankton from Mosquito Lagoon, see what amazing programs are available at your National Park! PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO FIND JULY ACTIVITIES: https://www.nps.gov/cana/planyourvisit/things2do.htm

JULY TURTLE WATCH RESERVATIONS Beginning June 15th...

TURTLE WATCH RESERVATIONS It’s time to begin taking JULY reservations for the 2019 Turtle Watch program. The programs take place in both districts: Apollo (NSB) and Playalinda (Titusville). Reservations are required. Reservations for JULY can be made beginning June 15th by calling 386-428-3384 ext. 223 or in person at the Visitor Center. Programs will be presented weekly throughout the months of June and July.

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