by Niko | Nov 26, 2015 | Cape Hatteras, Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, Loggerhead, Nags Head, Nest, Release, Sea Turtle Update
On November 1, Crest, a 170 lb loggerhead, was released from the beach at Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Crest had stranded in Corolla this summer, suffering from anemia. A more mature patient, she was old enough that we could tell she is a “she.” And we are...
by Niko | Nov 21, 2015 | Turtle Art, Turtle Kids Club, YMCA
Here are some coloring’s that were submitted by Mrs. Brenda Robinson, a teacher at the YMCA Preschool in Emporia, Va.. To view all the Artwork just click on YMCA Preschool Art and then click on one of the images and choose “Prev” or...
by Niko | Mar 26, 2015 | ATV, Board Members
Our ATVs are our frontline in identifying and protecting sea turtle nests. Each summer, N.E.S.T. volunteers patrol the beach from the North Carolina Virginia line to south Nags Head looking for the distinctive marks female sea turtles leave in the sand while laying...
by Niko | Mar 9, 2015 | Fundraiser, Turtle Art, Turtle Kids Club
Isis, an eleven year old friend of turtles who lives in Virginia, celebrated her birthday recently by having a sea turtle party. Her mom wrote, “she and her best friends got together for dinner, ice cream and a sea turtle themed craft. Instead of gifts, she asked...
by Niko | Sep 8, 2014 | Turtle Art, Turtle Kids Club
Sea Turtle Art has been posted!!! This time, from the esteem Artist Wesley. Check out his Awesome Art work!!! Keep coloring and send them in! You never know, you might just see your own Sea Turtle art here one day 🙂