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
Sign up for our newsletter for updates on training for the 2025 season as well as info on Sea Turtle releases, conservation, and more!
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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FOSWST’s Volunteer Beach Ambassadors
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