# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sea Turtle Nest Excavations - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 08:15 am – Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am - **Event Description**: Join Explore Natural Martin and Ecological Associates to watch the excavation of a previously hatched sea turtle nest!About this EventSea turtles are one of Martin County’s most famous visitors, with thousands coming to nest on our beaches from March through October. This July, Martin County has partnered with Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI) to bring you a closer look at these amazing animals through this Sea Turtle Nesting Excavation program.This program presents an opportunity for the public to observe firsthand the excavation of a loggerhead sea turtle nest by trained individuals permitted to conduct such activities by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It also provides an opportunity to advocate for sea turtle conservation by addressing threats such as artificial beachfront lighting, man-made obstructions to nesting females and emergent hatchlings, and marine debris.The program begins with a 10-15 minute sea turtle talk led by Martin County education specialists describing the species of sea turtles nesting on Florida beaches with a focus on the biology of the loggerhead sea turtle, including the nesting process and statistics. Threats to sea turtles and the importance of the Dark, Flat and Clean initiative are also discussed. EAI biologists then inventory the contents of a loggerhead nest that hatched at least 3 days prior to the event. The biologist displays the egg contents and explains the inventory process. There is a 5-10 minute question and answer segment that follows the program. Any hatchlings found in the egg chamber during the program are released according to FWC guidelines. EAI specializes in sea turtle monitoring and research and conducts all activities under FWC Marine Turtle Permits.DETAILSFREE programThe program begins at 8:15am and will last until 9:30amPlease wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwearBring water, sunscreen, and bug sprayMinors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adultVISITOR INFORMATIONIf you are a visitor planning a trip to Martin County and would like to preregister for the event, please email ecotourism@martin.fl.usLooking for an eco-friendly place to stay while visiting Martin County? Check out one of our All participants will be required to sign waivers that will be provided at the start of the program.Registration is not required but is highly recommended so that you can receive emails with important event information and so we can get an accurate head count.Further details will be provided after registration. 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We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate all needs. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/65971310-88af-11f1-b6c8-ef4137d8dcb0-rimg-w1200-h594-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stuart/sea-turtle-nest-excavations/100001989391673047 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - Location: Stuart Beach - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Stuart - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Stuart Beach - **lat**: 27.2143933 - **long**: -80.17502139999999 - **full address**: Stuart Beach, 825 Northeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sea Turtle Nest Excavations - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f334d69e1f9812f6e89098a6e58bf3fe5b51705978f8b16af46f59c53d14d806-rimg-w1200-h1601-dc7a7564-gmir.jpg?v=1779512273 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sea Turtle Nest Excavations being held? - **A:** Sea Turtle Nest Excavations takes place on Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 08:15 am to Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am at Stuart Beach, 825 Northeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sea Turtle Nest Excavations? - **A:** Sea Turtle Nest Excavations is organized by Explore Natural Martin. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Sea Turtle Nest Excavations", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f334d69e1f9812f6e89098a6e58bf3fe5b51705978f8b16af46f59c53d14d806-rimg-w1200-h1601-dc7a7564-gmir.jpg?v=1779512273", "startDate": "2026-07-27", "endDate": "2026-07-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/stuart/sea-turtle-nest-excavations/100001989391673047", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Stuart Beach", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "825 Northeast Ocean Boulevard", "postalCode": "34996", "addressLocality": "Stuart", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.2143933", "longitude": "-80.17502139999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Explore Natural Martin and Ecological Associates to watch the excavation of a previously hatched sea turtle nest!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-26", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-27", "validFrom": "2026-08-26", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/stuart/sea-turtle-nest-excavations/100001989391673047" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/stuart/sea-turtle-nest-excavations/100001989391673047", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Explore Natural Martin", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/explore-natural-martin/21585807", "description": "Welcome to our Explore Natural Martin free guided nature programs! 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