Turtle Release

Join the Scurry!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
420 Downing St, Denver, CO, 80218
During our recent trip to Guatemala, we had the opportunity to release
a few nests (several hundred) baby turtles onto the black sands
of the Hawaii preserve so they could make their way into the pounding
Pacific. It was certainly one of the most delightful experiences
I've had in recent times.
It inspired us to gather as a community in order to sponsor the
gathering - hatching and release of these endangered creatures.
If you are unable to attend, I encourage you to visit the ARCAS
website (below) to learn more about their vital environmental work
in Guatemala.
ARCAS Guatemala
Under its Sea Turtle Conservation Program, ARCAS
operates the most productive of the 21 hatcheries in Guatemala.
Nearly 40,000 sea turtle eggs are collected, hatched
and released each year.
ARCAS also carries out very detailed research on
sea turtles, as well as extensive environmental education.
They believe that any successful conservation effort
must not only be directed at protecting natural resources but at
helping local residents meet their economic, educational and social
needs.
In response to the urgency of the decline in Leatherback
turtle population, ARCAS has worked with CONAP, the Humane Society
and other colleagues to impose a total ban on egg collecting in
Guatemala.
For more information on how to become involved,
go to www.arcasguatemala.com |