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

We love our Sea Turtles!

Conservation through awareness & education.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is

May 1st – October 31st

Reminder: Never Approach a Sea Turtle!

To report a disoriented (lost) Hatchling or a Sea Turtle sighting, please use the following resources listed below.

Report a Distressed Sea Turtle

SWTW HOTLINE

South Walton Turtle Watch (SWTW) Hotline: 850-865-4503

WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF

Walton County Sheriff’s office: 850-892-8111

EMAIL LACIE

Email Lacie Wegner at lacie@southwaltonturtlewatch.org

FWC WILDLIFE ALERT HOTLINE

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Alert Hotline: 888-404-3922 or text *FWC or #FWC (392 on keypad)

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Thank you to our
VBA Volunteers!

We are so thankful to our VBA’s for their constant dedication in engaging with the community through volunteering for our events & educations in schools. Check our calendar for our 2025 opportunities! 

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Join us as a 2025 Volunteer Beach Ambassador!

With a new year upon us, we need your help in keeping our beaches #CleanDarkFlat  
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FUN in the Community

Our VBA’s had a busy 2024 season with events, Sea Turtle education in local schools as well as on the beach! Students participate in hands-on activities like, Sea Turtle crawling, Nesting & Digging Egg Chambers, and Beach Clean up to keep the beaches #CleanDarkFlat . See us in action on social media!

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Our VBA's having fun on the beaches & in the community!