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June 2026

Mon 29
Monday Turtle Talk at Low Country Celebration Park
June 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park

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 30
Harbourfest Hilton Head Island
June 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove

HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove Harbour 13 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head, SC, United States

Sea Turtle Patrol HHI will be at HarbourFest fireworks on Tuesday nights this summer. Stop by our tent between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to learn more about how to help...

Tue 30
Sonesta Put the Beach to Bed
June 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

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...

July 2026

Wed 1
Turtle Trot 5K
July 1 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

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 1
Put the Beach to Bed at The Beach House with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
July 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

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...

Sun 5
Put the Beach to Bed at The Dunes House
July 5 @ 7:00 pm - September 27 @ 8:00 pm Event Series Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

The Dunes House 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, United States

Join us every Sunday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Dunes House 14 Dune House Lane to "Put the Beach to Bed"! No registration required Volunteers will help prepare...

Mon 6
Monday Turtle Talk at Low Country Celebration Park
July 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park

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 7
Harbourfest Hilton Head Island
July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove

HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove Harbour 13 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head, SC, United States

Sea Turtle Patrol HHI will be at HarbourFest fireworks on Tuesday nights this summer. Stop by our tent between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to learn more about how to help...

Tue 7
Sonesta Put the Beach to Bed
July 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

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 8
Turtle Trot 5K
July 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

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 8
Put the Beach to Bed at The Beach House with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
July 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

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...

Sun 12
Put the Beach to Bed at The Dunes House
July 12 @ 7:00 pm - October 4 @ 8:00 pm Event Series Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

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

The Dunes House 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, United States

Join us every Sunday from 7:00pm–8:00pm (June through August) at The Dunes House 14 Dune House Lane to "Put the Beach to Bed"! No registration required Volunteers will help prepare...

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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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