Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol at The Beach House Resort
2026-07-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 help prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles, and removing trash.
Learn how your actions can make a difference for Hilton Head Island’s nesting sea turtles!
The Beach House Resort
Sea Turtle Friendly Certified Resort
Meet at the large blue chair between the volleyball courts and the Tiki Hut Bar.
Look for your guides in light blue shirts.
~ Open to all ages
~ Supplies provided
~ Rain or shine
~ Come ready to help and learn

Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K
2026-07-29 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-22 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-07-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-01 08:00 - 09:30 | The Dunes House, 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, 29928, 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 Palmetto Dunes Resort – Hilton Head Island, SC.
Bring your friends and family to run or walk on our beautiful, flat, hard, sandy beaches — the perfect running experience on Hilton Head Island.
The Turtle Trot 5K will run from April 1st through August 12th, and Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving). Registration includes a really cool race shirt and custom race bib!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER!
Dates:
April 1st and 15th
May 27th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
August 5th and 12th
November 26th

Times:
7am | Packet Pickup Opens
7:45am | Packet Pickup & Registration Closes
7:55am | Race Announcements
8am | Race Starts
9:15am | Race Ends

Location:
Palmetto Dunes – Dunes House
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 US

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort
2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 help prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles, and removing trash.
Learn how your actions can make a difference for Hilton Head Island’s nesting sea turtles!
The Sonesta Resort
Sea Turtle Friendly Certified Resort
Meet at the beach entrance boardwalk.
Look for your guides in light blue shirts.
~ Open to all ages
~ Supplies provided
~ Rain or shine
~ Come ready to help and learn

HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove
2026-07-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 protect sea turtles with proper beach etiquette. View the full HarbourFest Fireworks schedule here.
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is a weekly celebration during the summer with live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, kids’ activities & Tuesday night fireworks. 2026’s Hilton Head HarbourFest will feature beloved Cappy the Clown, singer/songwriter Shannon Tanner, an island-inspired band & so much more family-friendly entertainment.
We hope to see you there!

Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park
2026-07-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, 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 Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, will share a presentation where you will learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does on a daily basis to ensure the safety and growth of our sea turtle population.
This event is held RAIN OR SHINE.
Bring something to sit on.

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol at The Dunes House
2026-07-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-05 19:00 - 20:00 | The Dunes House, 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, 29928, 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 the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles, and removing trash.
Learn how your actions can make a difference for Hilton Head Island’s nesting sea turtles!
Meet at the beach in front of The Dunes House (Mile Marker 83)
Look for your guides in light blue shirts
Parking
Parking at The Dunes House: Pass Required
Overflow/Non-Pass Parking: Pickleball/Tennis Cente

~ Open to all ages
~ Supplies provided
~ Rain or shine
~ Come ready to help and learn

Keep the Broad Creek Clean Water Festival
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Stop by the Sea Turtle Patrol table at the 10th Annual Keep the Broad Creek Clean Water Festival, on July 21st from 5pm to 7pm at Shelter Cove Community Park. This is a free, family-friendly celebration of our local watershed with Interactive nature displays, a litter sweep from 5–6 PM (supplies provided!), games and activities with Island Rec, educational booths that highlight clean water, pollution prevention, and more.
“This festival celebrates the deep respect locals and visitors alike have for our natural beauty on HHI and the common desire for sustainability of our vibrant waterways and beaches” states Jean Fruh, Executive Director of TOF. The Broad Creek tidal salt marsh is a recreational treasure and critical habitat for numerous species of wildlife. Let’s work together to protect them.

Halfway Home Art Exhibit & Auction with the Art League of Hilton Head
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-31 | Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Sea Turtle and Oceanic Art Exhibit at Art League Academy
July 21 – 31, 2026
Halfway Home, a special sea turtle-themed art exhibit, returns to Art League Academy July 21–31, 2026, in partnership with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. The exhibit features artwork by local artists celebrating the beauty, vulnerability, and importance of Hilton Head Island’s beloved sea turtles.
Twenty percent of all artwork sales and select class tuition will benefit Sea Turtle Patrol HHI and its work protecting sea turtle nests and hatchlings during nesting season.
Visitors are invited to browse the exhibit, register for qualifying turtle-themed classes, and attend the Closing Reception on Friday, July 31, from 5–7pm. Artwork buyers and qualifying class registrants will also be entered to win a 3-day, 2-night stay at any Marriott Vacation Clubs location.

Support Sea Turtle Patrol HHI Through Art

Twenty percent of artwork sales and select class tuition will benefit Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. Visitors who purchase artwork or register for a qualifying class will also be entered to win a 3-day, 2-night stay at any Marriott Vacation Clubs location.

Visit ArtLeagueHHI.org for more information.

Sea Turtle Patrol is a 2026 Spartina Warehouse Sale Charity Partner!
2026-07-10 09:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00
Shell-ebrate with us! We’re beyond excited to be a Charitable Partner for the 2026 Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale — happening July 10–12, 2026 at Bluffton High School!
Shop your favorite Spartina styles while supporting Sea Turtle Patrol HHI and other amazing local nonprofits. Even better? ALL ticket proceeds go directly back to the event’s four charity partners!

Tickets are on sale now! Click HERE to buy yours today before they sell out!
Please help us spread the word with your friends, family, and fellow turtle lovers!
Stop by our information table at the Warehouse Sale to meet some of our dedicated volunteers and learn how you can help us share the shore with our sea turtles this summer!

USA 5K - Hilton Head Island
2026-07-04 07:30 - 09:15 | Coligny Beach, 1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
CELEBRATE JULY 4th 2026 at the USA 5K with a 5K Run/Walk on the hard, flat beach on Hilton Head Island – designed for all ages and skill levels.
NEW THIS YEAR! JULY 3rd FUN RUN: Join us on Friday morning for a Fun Run! Come run, rock your race shirt, earn your medal, and start the celebration early! 🎉🇺🇸👟
FUNDRAISING FUN: A friendly competition benefitting Sea Turtle Patrol! 🐢💚 The top 3 fundraisers will score some turtle-rific awards!
GRAND PRIZE
1st place wins the SEA TURTLE HHI EXPERIENCE (valued at $900) and a Nest Dedication in their Team or Individual Name. Join the Sea Turtle Patrol for an unforgettable morning – shadowing the Patrol as they a survey the beach for new nests and monitor existing nests. **Limited to 3ppl. Minimum age is 10 years old.**
RUNNER UP
2nd & 3rd Place win a nest dedication in their Team or Individual Name
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
The USA 5K
Produced by the Hilton Head Running Company
Benefiting the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island
