Each year Edisto’s very own Tortugas Restaurant hosts a “tacos for turtles” event, generously giving their time and Tshirts to raise money for the EBLTP. This year they secured some AMAZING raffle prizes from local businesses, including a grand prize of a week-long stay at a U.S. Wyndham Resort!
https://edistochamber.com/turtle-tide-art-project/ The turtles arrive as blank slates before local artists transform each one into their own unique artistic creations. After the “Reveal” event in May/June, the turtles then take up residence in Edisto over Turtle Season (May-October). During Edisto’s Fall … Read More
To support the mission and volunteers of the Edisto Beach Loggerhead, the Junior Turtle Patrol has been launched. Visitors and residents are encouraged to join us in our efforts to make Edisto Beach the best destination it can be to … Read More
The Edisto Beach Loggerhead Sea Turtle project has published a newspaper to highlight Edisto’s beloved Loggerhead Sea Turtles. The newspaper provides information about the sea turtles and the efforts to preserve them. The Turtle Times also offers the opportunity for kids to get involved by joining the Junior Turtle Patrol.
Copies of the Turtle Times are available at the restaurants at the Shops of Jungle Road. Crust Station Pizza, Tortuga’s Mexican Grill, The Marsh Moon Cafe, and 3 Gulls Creamery.
IMPORTANT: All activities shown and described are authorized under permit #MTP535 issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and performed by trained volunteers. If you observe turtles or hatchlings needing help, please contact Edisto Beach Police immediately at 843-549-2211.
EBLTP is a registered 501(c)(3) in South Carolina and obtains annual authorization from the SC DNR to perform conservation activities.