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• Dig holes: Avoid digging holes or using shovels in order “It’s apparent that the temporary beach closures from last be transported with extreme care, in a bucket with damp sand
to not interfere with incubating sea turtle nests. season led to fewer obstructions and human interactions for and no water, to prevent accidental drowning.
• Be a litterbug: Do not leave any trash behind. Trash can nesting sea turtles,” said Dr. Justin Perrault, LMC’s director of If you discover a sick, injured or stranded sea turtle,
hinder nesting and hatchling turtles from crawling to and research. “However, we can’t rely on closures to do the work please call Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
from the beach. Also, sea turtles may accidentally ingest for us. Rather, it’s important for us to follow proven methods Commission (FWC) or LMC’s Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline
trash left behind. that contribute to a successful nesting season. ” at (561) 603-0211.
• Release balloons: Don’t release balloons, they travel During periods of heavier wind or wave action on Florida’s Want to help protect nesting and hatching
far distances and can be eaten by sea turtles and other coastline, sea turtle eggs may become exposed. LMC advises sea turtles this season? Use the #respectthelocals and
marine organisms. beachgoers to leave exposed eggs and nests untouched; #loggerheadmarinelifecenter hashtags to keep social media
• Host bonfires: Bonfires may be accidentally situated on a disoriented hatchlings should be brought to the center’s 24- users informed and engaged this nesting season. Follow LMC’s
nesting site. Also, hatchlings can often be lured or disoriented hour hatchling rescue cooler, which is located at the entrance social media and website for Respect the Locals information,
by light emitted by fires. of the center. Threatened and endangered hatchlings should materials, and merchandise.

Second Hike2O Led By Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Supports Equity In Outdoor Education

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC)
successfully hosted its second annual Hike2O,
which is aptly named for promoting the
environmental stewardship of Florida’s
fresh and saltwater systems with kids. Last
weekend, backcountry backpackers hiked
along the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail to raise
awareness and funds so the next generation,
who may not otherwise have the opportunity,
can have a deeper connection with nature.
Virtual participants also registered to hike
at their desired location to support the
worthwhile cause.
The returning hike welcomed new
participants and several returning hikers. Kimberly Agnello, John Kaya, Ashley Heinrich Brian Wagner, Joy Wilson
In-person hikers joined from all walks of
life ranging from 25 to 74 years old, who gathered
from spanning locations, including Naples, Miami
and Melbourne, Fla., and all the way from Colorado.
Event trail guides shared invaluable experience and
knowledge with hikers on the trail despite various native
languages, including English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Campfire conversations discussed key environmental and
educational inequities, specifically in outdoor accessibility
and the potential for using the outdoors as a conduit to
learn, grow and connect with others. All in-person and
virtual participants were given, or mailed, a hiker’s T-shirt,
finisher’s pin, certificate and other event goodies.
“It’s true that you protect what you love,” said LMC’s
Director of Education Hannah Campbell. “The money
raised by these dedicated hikers will forge opportunities
for more children to fall in love with our natural LMC Director of Education Hannah
environment.” Jeff Doren Marsh Alphonso Campbell
Through the 2021/22 school year, funds raised from
this year’s Hike2O event will support approximately 3,200 In-kind community sponsors for this year’s event a partner or sponsor. For general participants, registration
students participation in LMC’s conservation, education and included Palm Beach County Environmental Resources will go live for Hike2O on Nov. 1, 2021.
outreach programming. The goal is to expose more children Management, Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
to the wonders and importance of our natural spaces, with a the Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
special focus on the ocean and coastal systems. The center FYCCN’s Everglades Youth Conservation Camp and turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution
will specifically help underserved and underrepresented Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. The center that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with
groups into the outdoors from Pahokee, Belle Glade, South also extends thanks to its “local outdoor co-op” REI – a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The
Bay, Okeechobee, and Indiantown schools. Boca Raton for serving as the “packet pickup hosts” and center features an on-site hospital, research laboratory,
“Many of us have received the benefits of being out providing participant giveaways. educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates
in the wilderness for adventure and respite, especially Hop on the trail in 2022! LMC is already on the move the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and
during these challenging times,” said Campbell. “But to find partners and sponsors for its third Hike2O event. sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important
the disparity between those who have reaped the benefits The center anticipates to host next year’s backcountry sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
compared to those who are nature-deficit and unfamiliar benefit on Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6, is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge
with the environment is glaring.” 2022. Visit marinelife.org to learn more about becoming each year. The center’s conservation team works with 90
local and international organizations across six continents
Peripheral Neuropathy? to form partnerships and share conservation initiatives
and best practices that are core to its mission of ocean
conservation. The center is expanding and has launched its
Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed
Discover the latest breakthrough in to accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and
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one of the world’s most advanced and unique experiences
CALL NOW for guests and scientific partners. For more information,
visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.

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