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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

1st – CALL SWTW HOTLINE

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

3rd – WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF

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

2nd – EMAIL LACIE

Email Lacie Wegner at lacie@southwaltonturtlewatch.org

4th – FWC WILDLIFE ALERT HOTLINE

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Alert Hotline: Call #FWC or *FWC 888-404-3922 or | Text #847411 with keyword “FWC” plus location/details.

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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 in 2025!

View the FOSWST Calendar LOG your VBA Hours

Thank you for Joining us as a 2026 Volunteer Beach Ambassador!

Thank you for joining us in our mission to keep our beaches #CleanDarkFlat & to educate in our community & schools! We’ve concluded our initial trainings but you can always check our FOSWST Calendarfor updates and info!

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

FUN in the Community

Our VBA’s are already busy this 2026 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!