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Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

June 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

June 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

June 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

June 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

June 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

July 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

July 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

July 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

July 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

August 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

August 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

7:00 pm

Put the Beach to Bed at The Sonesta Resort with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort

August 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island to "Put the Beach to Bed®" No registration required Volunteers will...

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Gretta Green

A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) encountered around Hilton Head Island represents one of the world’s largest hard‑shelled marine reptiles, known for their herbivorous diet and reliance on warm, shallow coastal habitats. Although loggerheads dominate South Carolina nesting activity, juvenile green turtles forage in the region’s estuaries, where seagrass and algae provide essential nutrition. Like all reptiles, green turtles are ectothermic, meaning their body temperature depends on the surrounding water. When sudden winter cold fronts push water temperatures below roughly 50°F (10°C), turtles can experience cold‑stunning, a hypothermic state in which they become lethargic, lose the ability to swim, and may float to the surface or wash ashore. Cold‑stunned turtles are vulnerable to drowning, boat strikes, and predation, and require rapid rescue to prevent secondary complications such as pneumonia or shock. Conservation groups along the Southeast coast monitor for these events, as even a single cold snap can impact multiple species—including green turtles—within the island’s interconnected marshes and tidal creeks. Understanding cold‑stunning helps highlight how sensitive sea turtles are to temperature shifts and why protecting their habitats is essential for long‑term survival.

Myrtle
Myrtle the Turtle is a beloved icon on Hilton Head Island! Myrtle is a female loggerhead sea turtle famous for laying more nests than any other turtle, inspiring local conservation efforts, and featured in sculptures and children’s stories to educate visitors about protecting sea turtles, especially by keeping beaches dark at night during nesting season.
She’s known as “Fertile Myrtle” because she nests frequently, even more than the typical two-year cycle, laying numerous nests on Hilton Head.
She’s been nesting on the island since at least 2011 and is at least 60 years old, making her a significant figure in local marine biology.
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