by MJanes | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
N.E.S.T. volunteers extend a huge thanks to the owners of the Outer Banks Olive Oil Company, Laura and Phil Wayland, for their donation of over $5000 for the second year in a row. Wow! The donations are raised from the sale of limited edition commemorative turtle...
by MJanes | Mar 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our President, Tony Parisi, recently received a surprise email from George and his mom, Meredith, wanting to deliver while visiting the OBX a $120 donation to N.E.S.T. They raised the money and spread the word about sea turtles while playing their violins in various...
by MJanes | Feb 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Chris Pruitt It’s been a busy winter for the N.E.S.T. Stranding Response Team and our volunteers at the STAR (Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation) Center at the North Carolina Aquarium. To quote, Karen Clark (KC), Community Science Specialist with the NC...
by MJanes | Sep 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sea turtle lovers, Tabor and Nadia, after a lot of hard work sold $272 worth of lemonade to benefit N.E.S.T.! Thank you so very much!! And the proceeds were accompanied with some beautiful artwork!.
by MJanes | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Chris Pruitt Last year, the first nest was found on June 12. This year it was found Memorial Day weekend, followed closely by a second. As of June 23, we have 12 nests confirmed, vs. only 4 at the same time in 2021. Another unusual thing is the number of false...
by MJanes | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
One person can make a difference and everyone should try.” John F. Kennedy It all started with one woman who made it her mission to ensure that endangered sea turtles received appropriate care. In so doing, she enlisted the help of the entire community, creating a...
