by Niko | Jan 1, 2011 | Board Members
Accompanied by Millie Overman (third from left), the N.E.S.T. Coordinator and Permit Holder for the past 15 years, the 2011 Board of Directors posed for a picture at the Christmas Party. From left to right, they are Linda Turowski, member; Terry Brown, Vice President;...
by Niko | Dec 9, 2010 | Cold Stun, Kemps Ridley, NCARI Rehab Facility
It has happened again—-but a little earlier this year. For the second year in a row, consecutive days of near freezing temperatures have lowered the water temperature in the sounds, catching smaller turtles that feed there off...
by Niko | Oct 20, 2010 | Hurricane Earl, Jackie Orsaluk, Season Update
In our last report (Outer Banks Sea Turtle Update: August 2010), we were still waiting for action on nest Number 3. Volunteers had been sitting nightly since Day 53. It was feared that this was a “dud” nest since there was no action...
by Niko | Sep 4, 2010 | Community Outreach, Manteo Waterfront
Hats off to the vendors at The Manteo Farmers Market for inviting us as a local nonprofit to share a portion of our educational program about the many endangered species of Sea Turtles who frequent our shores. N.E.S.T. is committed to the...
by Niko | Sep 3, 2010 | Excavate, Kitty Hawk
The Kitty Hawk sea turtle nest was excavated Sunday evening, September 3. Following a discussion between Wendy Cluse, Sea Turtle Coordinator for the State, and Millie Overman,N.E.S.T. Coordinator and Volunteer, the decision was made to excavate the nest given a...
