Sea NESTS - Neighbors Ensuring Sea Turtle Survival

Please note: Certification for this free program is only open to residents of Costal Florida, however, even if you don't live in Florida, these turtles need our help and awareness. You can still help somehow, even if it's a small monetary donation. VC admin

The Sea Turtle NESTS Program has developed some simple activities designed for Coastal Homeowners Associations and Individual Homeowners living on the barrier islands that will have a direct benefit to helping the survival of sea turtles and protecting their nesting habitat. What better way is there to get to know your neighbors than working to build community interest and support, and gathers everyone together to work toward an important conservation priority for the state of Florida – helping to save sea turtles one NEST at a time!

It's easy! We want you to become more familiar with sea turtles and some of the challenges they are facing through the NESTS certification process. On this website you will find information to introduce you to the fascinating world of sea turtles and help you complete the tasks to become certified. The activities are geared toward sharing information, becoming more informed, and making the right choices to assist nesting turtles and hatchlings. For each activity you complete you will earn points or "sea turtle eggs." The more eggs you earn for your nest, the higher your NESTS certification! Earn 100 eggs to become a PARTNER, earn 150 eggs to become a GUARDIAN, or earn 200 or more to become a CHAMPION. Based on the county where you live, you will find a list of local resources to help you complete the NESTS tasks.

Whether it is working to turn off lights that shine on the beach, learning more about sea turtles from a resident expert, or reducing the amount of litter found on our beaches, you will be part of an inspired community that is ensuring the survival of sea turtles. Once you become NESTS Certified, you will receive awards you can display to show your commitment to sea turltes and their habitats!

NESTS has developed some simple activities to help you become NESTS Certified. Earn 100 eggs to become a PARTNER and receive a Certification Certificate of Completion and a NESTS sticker. Earn 150 eggs to become a GUARDIAN and receive a Certificate, sticker and a NESTS Yard Sign. Earn 200 or more to become a CHAMPION and receive a sticker, Certification Plaque and a NESTS Flag!

Register now or just go read more information about what you can do to help.

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