To report a distressed Sea Turtle CALL (SWTW) Hotline: 850-865-4503

Education

Awareness comes from education.

Education is at the heart of everything that Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles does as an organization.

Student education at the beach learning to nest like a Sea Turtle.
Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles promotional materials distributed in Walton County.

Reaching our Community

Our dedicated volunteers carefully craft educational materials such as activity books and educational placemats to be colored by local and visiting children in our area. We distribute magnets, information, and other helpful materials to area vacation rentals, hotels, restaurants and turtle friendly businesses.

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Connecting with Kids

Our VBA teams provide free educational programs at area events and lead children’s story time at local libraries & hubs in the community. If you have a heart for children and education, we would love to have you volunteer on our education team!

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Volunteer VBA's doing storytime in the community for a group of homeschoolers.

There is always more to learn!

Here are some of our favorite links to help you educate yourself on the importance of Sea Turtle conservation and regulations relating to them.

Sea Turtle Regulations, Laws, Ordinances

Walton County Leave No Trace Program/ Ordinance

Sea Turtle Regulations, Laws, Ordinances

Walton County Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting Ordinance

Sea Turtles in Florida

Green Sea Turtle

Green Sea Turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle

Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle