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Cold-stunned Sea Turtle Workshop
Sunday, November 23rd, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join us for a hands-on educational program about Cold-stunned Sea Turtles with New York Marine Rescue at Bailie Beach in Mattituck. Discover how sea turtles become cold-stunned and what to do if you find one along the shoreline this winter. Registration required due to limited space. Registrants will receive parking directions ahead of the event. This is a FREE family event. If participants wish to contribute, the suggested fee is $5 per person.
MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM AND NY MARINE RESCUE
This program by New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) provides a "mock stranding" experience that simulates a rescue.
This hands-on learning experience uses life-size models and actual rescue equipment to teach participants about the response process.
This program is NOT a NY Marine Rescue Level 1/2 Rescuer Training. See link below for more info.
What to do if you find a stranded sea turtle
Call immediately: If you find a sea turtle on the beach, call the NYS Stranding Hotline at
631-369-9829.
Do not move or warm the turtle: Never attempt to warm, move, or transport the animal yourself unless specifically instructed by a biologist from the NYMRC.
Provide location: The hotline is crucial for providing the exact location to the response team.
Follow instructions: Biologists will give you instructions on the best way to help the turtle.
NORTH FORK BALD EAGLES
Sunday, December 7th, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Come learn about the status of the North Fork Bald Eagle population at the Bailie Beach Scout Lodge on Sunday, December 7th, 1:00 PM. Turtleback has been monitoring Bald Eagles since January of 2020 on the North Fork. Learn about viewing etiquette, how to help our local population, how to participate in community science and how to identify and age bald eagles. We will go on an optional hike afterwards in search of eagles, weather permitting.
Registrants will receive instructions on parking prior to the event.