Turtle Talks!
June 8, 2011

Carolina Beach State Park

Join us for an evening learning about the loggerhead sea turtle! This event is FREE and open to the public. Turtle Talks will be held every Wednesday evening at 7PM at the Carolina Beach State Park Auditorium (1010 State Park Rd, off of Dow Rd in Carolina Beach) from June 8 though August 24.

Turtle Talks!
July 7, 2011

Federal Point Historic Preservation Society Building

Join us for an evening learning about the loggerhead sea turtle! This event is FREE and open to the public. Turtle Talks will be held Thursday, July 7, 21 and 28 at 7PM at the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society Building (1121 N. Lake Park Blvd behind Carolina Beach Town Hall).

Castle Street Arts Festival Benefitting the Topsail Sea Turtle Hospital
July 8, 2011

500 block of Castle Street

July 8-9 you'll find art, live music, auction and activities at an event called S.T.A.R. - Sea Turtle Arts Rescue. All proceeds benefit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail.

Turtle Facts

Sea turtles' swim speeds can reach up to 35 mph. Female sea turtles return to the same beaches where they were born to lay their nests.