GUIDEPOSTS
Volunteer to Protect Sea Turtles: Join the Cape Romain NWR Sea Turtle Meeting on April 26
April 6, 2025
Are you passionate about sea turtles, shorebirds, and conservation on the South Carolina coast? Here’s your chance to make a difference.
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Sea Turtle Volunteer Meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center in Awendaw, SC—and you’re invited.
This is your opportunity to get involved in one of the most impactful wildlife conservation efforts in the Lowcountry. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just turtle-curious, all are welcome!
What to Expect at the Meeting
This year’s volunteer meeting will include two engaging presentations:
• Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Learn about the fascinating nesting behavior of loggerhead sea turtles and how you can help protect their nests and hatchlings during the 2025 nesting season.
• Shorebird and Seabird Projects Discover the vital role Cape Romain plays in protecting migratory and resident bird species—and how volunteers contribute to their success.
After the presentations, enjoy light refreshments and a chance to mingle with fellow volunteers, chat with refuge staff, and ask questions about upcoming volunteer opportunities. This is the perfect time to get plugged into summer programs like turtle nest monitoring, shorebird stewardship, and more.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center
5821 U.S. 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429
Why Volunteer at Cape Romain?
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge protects one of the most productive nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles north of Florida, along with essential habitat for threatened shorebirds. Volunteers are a key part of this mission, assisting with nest monitoring, data collection, public education, and more. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with wildlife and give back to the coast we all love.
Whether you live nearby or you’re looking for a way to get more involved in coastal conservation, we encourage you to attend. Help us protect the future of sea turtles and seabirds in one of the most important refuges on the Atlantic Coast.
No RSVP needed—just show up and bring your enthusiasm!
For questions, contact the refuge at (843) 928-3264 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/cape-romain for more information.
Shared by the Coastal Expeditions Foundation—supporting conservation and education efforts across the South Carolina coast.
