Schools
May Adopt a Turtle Nest
Courtesy of Rita Miller
Three
days after a nest has hatched, Turtle Watch volunteers excavate the nest
to determine how many eggs hatched and to release any hatchlings that might
be trapped in the nest. Students from classes that have adopted a
nest are invited to the excavation. To adopt a nest, the teacher
should send the request to TurtleWatch
with
reference to the nest number, making
sure that the nest has not already been adopted. The number of students
for the field trip should not exceed 25. You will have only two days
notice of an excavation, so your schedule needs to be flexible. It
is also important for the students to understand that the nests may be
damaged by Mother Nature. Please do not adopt a nest otherwise.
Prior to the field trip, we highly recommend that the class view the Audubon
video "Homeward Journey" describing the life history of sea turtles.
Other curriculum supplements on sea turtles are available in the S.O.A.R.
materials distributed to local elementary schools by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
Please
include the following in your message:
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School's Name
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Teacher's Name
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Phone Number
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Number of Students
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Nest Number