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  • April 2026

  • Sat 4
    HH Community Market

    HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)

    April 4 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)
    Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is thrilled to be chosen as the April non-profit at the HHI Community Market! We hope you will visit our turtle table on Saturdays in April...

  • Sat 11
    HH Community Market

    HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)

    April 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)
    Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is thrilled to be chosen as the April non-profit at the HHI Community Market! We hope you will visit our turtle table on Saturdays in April...

  • Wed 15
    Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

    Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

    April 15 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K
    The Dunes House 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is proud to be the Charity Partner of this year's PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K -- a family-friendly, 5 kilometer run/walk taking place in the beautiful...

  • Sat 18
    HH Community Market

    HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)

    April 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)
    Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is thrilled to be chosen as the April non-profit at the HHI Community Market! We hope you will visit our turtle table on Saturdays in April...

  • Sat 25
    HH Community Market

    HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)

    April 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)
    Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is thrilled to be chosen as the April non-profit at the HHI Community Market! We hope you will visit our turtle table on Saturdays in April...

  • Sun 26
    Mindful Triathlon

    Mindful Triathlon – Hilton Head Island

    April 26 @ 8:15 am - 10:45 am
    Coligny Beach 1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is proud to be the charity partner of this year's Mindful Triathlon. We hope you will join us on the beach at Coligny Beach Park on...

  • May 2026

  • Sun 24
    Burnt Church Distillery

    Burnt Church Distillery May 2026 Give Back Partner

    May 24 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Burnt Church Distillery 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC, United States

    We are honored to be selected as the Burnt Church Distillery "Give Back Partner" for the month of May 2026. Stop by Burnt Church Distillery on May 24th from 12pm...

  • Wed 27
    Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

    Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

    May 27 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K
    The Dunes House 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is proud to be the Charity Partner of this year's PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K -- a family-friendly, 5 kilometer run/walk taking place in the beautiful...

  • June 2026

  • Mon 1
    Monday Turtle Talk at Low Country Celebration Park

    Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park

    June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park
    Lowcountry Celebration Park 94 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

    Join us at Lowcountry Celebration Park for our Free Public Sea Turtle Talk! Every Monday in June, July, and August. 7:30pm Family Fun Activities 8:00pm - 9:00pm Turtle Talk Amber...

  • Tue 2
    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...

  • Wed 3
    Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

    Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

    June 3 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K
    The Dunes House 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, United States

    Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is proud to be the Charity Partner of this year's PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K -- a family-friendly, 5 kilometer run/walk taking place in the beautiful...

  • Wed 3
    Put the Beach to Bed at The Beach House with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

    June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
    The Beach House 1 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head, sc, United States

    Join us every Wednesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Beach House Resort 1 S Forest Beach Dr 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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