National Park Turns One Year Older |
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This year on August 25th the National Park Service celebrates 106 years of service preserving the amazing places that represent American heritage, preserving endangered species among other wildlife as well as the natural areas that are so highly revered.
This month, we ask our visitors to reflect on the amazing things in life. Many parks offer a wow factor. Where is your wow? One of the wow’s here at Canaveral National Seashore is the opportunity to view a rocket launch from the beach. On launch day, many visitors flock to the seashore, often completely filling the beach areas looking for the best view. The wow factor is when the rocket launches that we are so close, it doesn’t matter where you stand. You will experience the amazing!
Apollo Beach and Playalinda Beach both offer great views of the launches. However, if you want an extra wow factor, visit Playalinda Beach and view it from one of the closest public viewing locations in the world.
By: Ashley Lord
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2022 Sea Turtle Nest Counts
7/29/22
• Loggerhead (Caretta caretta):
Apollo ( 2,841 ) .......... Playalinda ( 3,011 )
• Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas):
Apollo ( 1,598 ) .......... Playalinda ( 1,828 )
• Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea):
Apollo ( 8 ) .......... Playalinda ( 19 )
• Kemps Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii):
Apollo ( 0 ) .......... Playalinda ( 1 )
Total Sea Turtle Nest Counts: 9,306
Wilson's Plover Nest Counts:
Apollo ( 37 )..........Playalinda ( 17 )
Total: 54
2021 Nesting Count was 5,014
Wilson Plover Count was 20 in Playalinda
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August is the last month for Shorebird nesting. These young chicks from July will soon be ready to fly. |
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ADOPT A SEA TURTLE NEST is an opportunity for visitors, friends, and nature lovers to participate in and contribute to sea turtle conservation. Your donation of $40 supports the protection efforts of these threatened and endangered species.
SEA TURTLE NESTS will be available for adoption beginning June 1. All adoptable sea turtle nests will be located within 24 miles of undeveloped coastline within the boundaries of the Canaveral National Shore.
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MAIL-IN FORM: Fill out the form and return it with our $40 donation to Friends of Canaveral, PO Box 1526, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170 (Payable to Friends of Canaveral, Inc.
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ONLINE: Fill out the online form and submit it with your $40 donation per credit card.
ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR ADOPT A SEA TURTLE NEST INFO you will be:
- Assigned a sea turtle nest with an ID number.
- Receive a digital photo of your nest ID stake with your selected name, photo, and information regarding species.
- Receive a custom-designed sea life print buff, a Friends of Canaveral sticker, and a sea turtle ID postcard.
PROGRAM ENDS FOR THE SEASON AUGUST 31, 2022
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Canaveral National Seashore…An Old Florida Outing |
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Growing up as kids in New Smyrna Beach in the mid 50’s, our favorite family outing was to pack up the picnic and head south on A1A, miles past where the pavement ended and the soft shell road began. Some Sundays we would beg to stop at Turtle Mound to run up the narrow path to the top of the shell midden…what a glorious view in every direction. Most days we would continue south until we found a small path across the dunes to the most special place in our world! Nothing but miles of deserted beach to explore, looking for treasures, watching the dolphins and birds fish together, building sandcastles and of course, swimming in the magnificent surf! Some days we would find the huge tracks of sea turtles that nested during the summer months, or the mysterious holes of ghost crabs. We loved the many tracks the critters made in the sand…we always returned home with treasures and stories of our adventures on south A1A…
That special place still exists today…travel south on A1A from NSB and you will find Canaveral National Seashore, some of old Florida’s most treasured landscapes: It’s 57,000 acres consist of:
- 24 miles of pristine ocean shoreline and coastal dunes
- Saltwater estuary, hardwood hammocks, and pine flat woods
- 15 threatened and endangered species
- 150 native archaeological sites
There is so much to see and do at Canaveral National Seashore…the Apollo Visitor Center is a great place to start! Some of the free activities include net casting 101, clam digging, and canoeing the Mosquito Lagoon. Seasonal pontoon boat rides with a master naturalist are also available for a nominal fee. No trip to the Park is complete without visiting the restored Eldora State House…a historical museum show casing the late 1800’s.
Contact Canaveral National Seashore for current dates and times of activities: 386-428-3384 x0 or visit: nps.gov/canaveral
By: Nancy Malmberg
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AUGUST ACTIVITIES AT THE SEASHORE |
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A talk about endangered animal species that can be found at our seashore, a discussion about the 2022 sea turtle nesting season, and an informative look at Eldora House are among some of the activities planned for August. You won't want to miss a discussion about the new James Webb Space Telescope planned for Aug. 14th...
For more activities at the seashore - click the link below:
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Environmental Impact of the War in Ukraine
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In Ukraine, we are seeing not only the devastating human toll of the Russian invasion but also the environmental toll.
The impact on landscape and habitats, for now, is impossible to evaluate with the losses of property and forestry. There are now many fallen rockets & unexploded ammunition in the forests, which will cause potential rises for decades.
Wildfires, chemical pollution caused by shellings, soil, and sea pollution with oil products threaten the environment. Warefare disturbed wildlife either die or try to escape. There are currently 20 endangered species at risk in Ukraine.
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A 'Silent Victim': How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War
Research on past conflicts suggests that the war in Ukraine could have a profound environmental impact. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android . The Black Sea Biosphere Reserve,...
Read more
www.nytimes.com
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BECOME A FRIEND - 2022 Membership |
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Friends of Canaveral consists of a small, but a mighty, group of members and volunteers who participate in the tradition of private philanthropy that is designed to enhance Canaveral’s’ federal support. |
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- Membership card to Friends of Canaveral to use to receive a discount of 15% at the Canaveral Seashore Park Gift Shop.
- Subscription to the Friends of Canaveral eNewsletter
- Invitation to all fundraising events
- Invitation to our annual membership meeting
- Inclusion in all email announcements
- Volunteer opportunities
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REPORT VIOLATIONS
If you suspect a fish, wildlife, boating, or environmental law violation, report it to the FWC's Wildlife Alert Reward Program: 888-404-FWCC (3922).
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Use Amazon Smile for all your purchases to support the Friends of Canaveral. |
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