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07/09/2026 10:00:00 AM07/09/2026 11:00:00 AMAmerica/New_York2026 Tailgating with TurtlesCalling all Junior Explorers and families! Conservancy of the Sea Islands will host a summer Junior Explorers event in partnership with the Town of Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol and Kiawah Island Community Association.
During this exciting family-friendly event, you will have the opportunity to team up with a Turtle Patrol volunteer for a hands-on mock turtle nesting and hatching activity followed by a Q&A session. This experience highlights the vital role the Turtle Patrol plays in protecting loggerhead sea turtles.
*Please note: this demonstration will use ping pong balls and toy turtle hatchlings — no real turtles will be involved.
Registration is required.
A parent/guardian must stay with children throughout the event.
Must be 5 years or older to participate.
Each registered explorer will receive a Junior Explorers backpack, an official Junior Explorers membership card, and more! Sunscreen is always recommended and don't forget a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. A water station will be provided.
This program is free and open to the public. Gate pass instructions will be sent upon registration. For registration questions, please contact Katie Jonjevic at katie@kiawahconservancy.org.
The Sandcastle
Calling all Junior Explorers and families! Conservancy of the Sea Islands will host a summer Junior Explorers event in partnership with the Town of Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol and Kiawah Island Community Association.
During this exciting family-friendly event, you will have the opportunity to team up with a Turtle Patrol volunteer for a hands-on mock turtle nesting and hatching activity followed by a Q&A session. This experience highlights the vital role the Turtle Patrol plays in protecting loggerhead sea turtles.
*Please note: this demonstration will use ping pong balls and toy turtle hatchlings — no real turtles will be involved.
Registration is required.
A parent/guardian must stay with children throughout the event.
Must be 5 years or older to participate.
Each registered explorer will receive a Junior Explorers backpack, an official Junior Explorers membership card, and more! Sunscreen is always recommended and don't forget a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. A water station will be provided.
This program is free and open to the public. Gate pass instructions will be sent upon registration. For registration questions, please contact Katie Jonjevic at katie@kiawahconservancy.org.
About This Event
Calling all Junior Explorers and families! Conservancy of the Sea Islands will host a summer Junior Explorers event in partnership with the Town of Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol and Kiawah Island Community Association.
During this exciting family-friendly event, you will have the opportunity to team up with a Turtle Patrol volunteer for a hands-on mock turtle nesting and hatching activity followed by a Q&A session. This experience highlights the vital role the Turtle Patrol plays in protecting loggerhead sea turtles.
*Please note: this demonstration will use ping pong balls and toy turtle hatchlings — no real turtles will be involved.
Registration is required.
A parent/guardian must stay with children throughout the event.
Must be 5 years or older to participate.
Each registered explorer will receive a Junior Explorers backpack, an official Junior Explorers membership card, and more! Sunscreen is always recommended and don't forget a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. A water station will be provided.
This program is free and open to the public. Gate pass instructions will be sent upon registration. For registration questions, please contact Katie Jonjevic at katie@kiawahconservancy.org.
Getting There
The Sandcastle
1 Shipwatch Road
Kiawah Island, 29455
United States
Add to Calendar
07/09/2026 10:00:00 AM07/09/2026 11:00:00 AMAmerica/New_York2026 Tailgating with TurtlesCalling all Junior Explorers and families! Conservancy of the Sea Islands will host a summer Junior Explorers event in partnership with the Town of Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol and Kiawah Island Community Association.
During this exciting family-friendly event, you will have the opportunity to team up with a Turtle Patrol volunteer for a hands-on mock turtle nesting and hatching activity followed by a Q&A session. This experience highlights the vital role the Turtle Patrol plays in protecting loggerhead sea turtles.
*Please note: this demonstration will use ping pong balls and toy turtle hatchlings — no real turtles will be involved.
Registration is required.
A parent/guardian must stay with children throughout the event.
Must be 5 years or older to participate.
Each registered explorer will receive a Junior Explorers backpack, an official Junior Explorers membership card, and more! Sunscreen is always recommended and don't forget a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. A water station will be provided.
This program is free and open to the public. Gate pass instructions will be sent upon registration. For registration questions, please contact Katie Jonjevic at katie@kiawahconservancy.org.
The Sandcastle
