Upcoming Events

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Topsail Turtle Project Orientation

Search for sea turtle tracks!

Do you want to help sea turtles? Walk the beach searching for nests? Protect the young hatchlings from dangers as they make their way to the ocean? Become a volunteer Beach Walker and Nest Sitter with the Topsail Turtle Project.

Beginning on May 1 volunteers with the Topsail Turtle Project walk every mile of Topsail Island each morning searching for sea turtle tracks so that nests can be identified and protected. Learn more and sign up at an information and orientation session! Free. Registration required. Space is limited so sign up now!

ORIENTATION DATES:
Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Click here to register.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Click here to register.

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Yelp Virtual Event: Spend Earth Day with the Turtles

WHAT/WHY:
Earth Day is Thurs., April 22, 2021 this year and Yelp Wilmington is bringing the sea turtles to you! Learn all about the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center's aquatic residents, their nurturing staff, and the procedures needed to help rehabilitate and release these majestic creatures back into their natural habitat. Operating with, mostly, volunteers... let's show some love to the Heroes at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and their beautiful residents on this very special evening!!

WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EST
WHERE: Virtual - Zoom Platform
WHO: Hosted by Joshua M. (Yelp Wilmington) + Co-Host Erik S. (Yelp NC Triad)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
JUST YOU, your enthusiasm and passion...oh yeah, anyone else who loves the Sea Turtles!

HOW IT WORKS:
1. RSVP to this virtual event if you're available
2. You'll receive confirmation / waitlist information as well as ordering instructions from Joshua M. at Yelp via email
3. Yelp Wilmington will send you a link to the Zoom event, some housekeeping info, and other reminders in the days leading up to the event
4. When it's time for the event, use the link to enter the meeting room, with your name listed Yelp style (example: Joshua M.)
5. Post-event, Joshua M. at Yelp will send you some info on how to connect with the ​Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center. In the meantime, please follow Yelp Wilmington on Facebook and Instagram, if you haven't already!

Closed captioning will be enabled for this event. Yelp is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring that our events are welcoming and accessible to all. If you have questions about this event or special requests, please submit them at least one week prior to the event by emailing us at wilmington@yelp.com.

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