Teaching in Schools

Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles works in conjunction with Walton & Okaloosa County schools to educate our youth about Sea Turtles and what we can do to help protect them!

We start with our fun & interactive classroom program, kids learn Sea Turtle facts, followed by a team Jeopardy quiz reinforcing what they have learned, along with a Rehab & Release program where students will decide if their Turtle is healthy enough to be released back into the ocean.

Fun @ the Beach

Finally, the program ends with our “Fun @ the Beach” field trip where students wear a weighted backpack & blind fold and Nest like a Sea Turtle in our Obstacle Course, Dig an Egg Chamber, and finish up with Beach Cleanup. Read more about education and how to get involved on our website.

Reaching our Community

Our dedicated volunteers carefully craft educational materials such as activity books and educational placemats to be colored by local and visiting children in our area. We distribute magnets, information, and other helpful materials to area vacation rentals, hotels, restaurants and turtle friendly businesses.

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FOSWST volunteers had a great time at the Hometown Holiday Parade hosted by Grand Boulevard!

From all of us here at Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, we wish you all a very blessed and happy holiday season!

Stay tuned for future FOSWST events! You can follow our calendar to see what's ahead!

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