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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)

VBA TOOLKIT

Access your Volunteer Beach Ambassador resources here.

WATCH

Check out our VBA resource videos & more on our YouTube channel!

LATEST NEWS

Find our most recent VBA Newsletter here.

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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. We’re excited for our upcoming 2026 year!

View the FOSWST Calendar Log your VBA Hours

Join us as a 2026 Volunteer Beach Ambassador!

With a new year coming up, we need your help in keeping our beaches #CleanDarkFlat & educating in our community and schools! 1st be sure you’re signed up below by filling out our form, then click to check training dates on our FOSWST Calendar! _{(Update: 2026 training dates finalizing Jan-Feb 2026)}

New VBA’s Sign Up Here 1st Check the FOSWST Calendar!

FUN in the Community

Our VBA’s had a busy 2025 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!

FOSWST’s Volunteer Beach Ambassadors

Ever wonder exactly what a Volunteer Beach Ambassador (VBA) does on and for the Beaches of Walton County? Sign up for our eNewsletter to see what we’re doing in the community!