Education & Outreach

The Florida Keys-based Save-A-Turtle is ramping up its outreach efforts and is taking its show on the road.
The nonprofit group  purchased a $15,000 solar-powered trailer and retrofit it so the group can take it to schools and special events.
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“We needed something to get out and reach the kids,” Save-A-Turtle President Harry Appel says. “We need to get some young people involved in Save-A-Turtle. We need to get more young people involved in marine issues.

Eco-Friendly with a Purpose

The 12-foot trailer is powered by a 18,000-watt solar system, which supports a computer, television and displays about turtle-safe outdoor lights.

“We wanted it big enough to carry everything, but small enough to be towed behind a smaller SUV or truck,” 
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Irma Destroys Trailer

Sadly, our beautiful Turtle Trailer, along with all of its video equipment, education material and fund raising merchandise were destroyed by Hurricane Irma on September 10, 2017.  Now, more than ever, we are in dire need of your help!
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​Here are 3 easy ways you can help us rebuild for the upcoming education and turtle nesting season:

Donate.  No amount is too small.
Adopt a Baby Turtle or Nest
Shop our Turtle Merchandise
Sponsor a Beach Walker
Become a Member

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“It’s extremely important to reach out to the young people,” says Sue Schaf, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) turtle biologist based in the Keys.
“I see it with my work at the (Marathon) Turtle Hospital.
​It’s the children that tell the parents that they need to stop and help sick or injured turtles.
I hear that from the parents all the time.
Getting out to the schools is extremely important.”